Nicky Spence is an internationally acclaimed Scottish tenor, broadcaster and one of classical music’s most compelling advocates.

Winner of the BBC Music Magazine Personality of the Year and the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Singer Award, he was appointed an OBE for services to music. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the National Opera Studio, Spence joined English National Opera as a Harewood Artist and has since appeared on leading stages including the Opéra national de Paris, Royal Opera House, Metropolitan Opera and Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin.

Renowned particularly for his interpretations of Janáček, he has also distinguished himself in Britten, Wagner and contemporary repertoire. His acclaimed roles include Peter Grimes, Laca, Siegmund, Loge, Sergey and Oberon.

His recordings have received major international awards, including BBC Music Magazine and Gramophone Vocal Awards. A regular recitalist at Wigmore Hall, Spence is also a passionate advocate for opera and classical music.