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Nicholas Olsen is a Welsh composer whose music responds to the world around us, a practice rooted in socio-political inquiry that he explored during his doctoral research at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. His work ranges from solo miniatures to orchestral pieces and his music has been performed around the world by leading ensembles and musicians including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the RSNO, Ensemble Modern, and Seoul National University Ensemble.
In addition to being a busy composer, Nicholas is also a dedicated teacher, music copyist, and arts administrator.
Nicholas is published by Composers Edition.
Who Wakes You Up
Performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
News
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Ave Maria at Gloucester Cathedral
I’m thrilled that my setting of Ave Maria for SATB choir will be performed next Wednesday, 18th November, during Choral Evensong at Gloucester Cathedral. The service takes place at 17:30 in the…
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Using Manx Shearwater’s Data as Orchestral Music
I’m excited to be embarking on a new 10-minute commission for the City of Newport Symphony Orchestra! This commission sits in a new intersection for me – a public engagement project in…
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Radyr Chain: Radyr, Morganstown, and Music: Cornets, Choirs, and Childhood
It was fun to take a trip down memory lane for the latest Radyr Chain! I wrote a short piece about my musical memories growing up in Radyr and Morganstown: from playing…