In March 2022, Nicholas returns to Cologne for three concerts in the Philharmonie, featuring Strauss’ tone poem ‘Till Eulenspiegel’ with the orchestra which gave the work’s premiere in 1864. Franck and Strauss with pianist Francesco Piemontesi, alongside Lutoslawski’s Concerto for Orchestra complete the programme.
At the end of the month, he will conduct three concerts in a return visit to Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, including Elgar’s 2nd Symphony.