Nicky has been named as one to watch for 2012 in the current edition of Muso Magazine.

Click here to read the article in full. Page 20.

Nicky has also been named as Editor’s choice in Classical Music Magazine this month for his recent release of Turnage Premieres. Read the full review below.

Watch this space for some exciting news regarding Nicky’s upcoming Operatic appearances!

Following it’s release earlier this month, here’s what the press has to say about Nicky’s latest disk A Constant Obsession…

“…superb artistry…with pungent playing from Chamber Domaine…and the agile voice of tenor Nicky Spence. The song cycle A Constant Obsession…all crafted and performed lovingly, right down to Spence’s carefully rolled ‘r’ in the word ripening.”

Geoff Brown, The Times Jan 13th 2012

  ”With the underlying theme of unrequited love, it’s music to make you take notice rather than to enjoy and it receives a powerful performance. Dare I upset fans of Peter Pears by saying that I’d like to hear Nicky Spence now in preference to him in that Britten Serenade?”

Brian Wilson, Music Web Jan 2012

Available now. Click here to buy.

2012 is an exciting year for Nicky so be sure to keep posted to Nicky’s website for his latest news and upcoming engagements.

Don’t forget that Nicky’s most recent CD ‘A Constant Obsession’ is available now on Resonus Classics . Feel free to leave your thoughts about it in Nicky’s Guestbook. We’d love to know what you think…

Here’s to a great 2012!

Nicky was featured on BBC Radio 3′s Broadcast of the ‘In Tune’ programme aired on 13th December with Nation’s Favourite Sean Rafferty in conversation with conductor Thomas Kemp. They are discussing Nicky’s new disk of Mark-Anthony Turnage with Chamber Domaine called ‘A Constant Obsession’ released on 2 January on Resonus Classics…

LISTEN AGAIN HERE

Nicky has received some rip-roaring Robin Hood reviews following it’s recent release on Naxos. Here are some of the best bits:

‘…a work easy on the ear and breathing fresh British air, with Nicky Spence leading full-scale forces under Ronald Corp.’

Gramophone – Andrew Lamb, December 2011

‘Tenor Nicky Spence is stalwart and dashing; his nobly patriotic Act I ballad ‘Englishmen by Birth’ rings out proudly. He romances Marian tenderly and his duets with Marian such as their ‘Good Night, Love’ are lovingly affecting. ‘

Music Web International – Ian Lace, November 2011