Nicolas Reveles
American composer, choral conductor, lecturer, pianist, organist and opera coach Nicolas Reveles was born in Hawthorne, California, on 4 September 1948 and grew up in Oceanside. His father was a jazz pianist and, when he was four years old, Reveles knew that he wanted to be a musician. He was a runner-up in a composition competition, aged eight.
He began his career as a priest, then worked as a freelance pianist, and after that as director of education and community engagement for San Diego Opera, where he was known for the many opera lectures he gave.
As a composer, his output included several operas, including Eden, House, Dormir, Aftermath and Ghosts.
Nicolas Reveles died from pancreatic cancer on the morning of 1 March 2023, aged seventy-four.
A selection of articles about Nicolas Reveles
Ensemble. Crushing Pathos - Ron Bierman listens to Nicolas Reveles' 'Ghosts'
Classical music news - March 2023 Obituaries - Our summary of those the classical music world has lost this month
Profile. A Fascinating Background and Career - Ron Bierman pays tribute to the late Nicolas Reveles, in the second part of his interview with the composer
Profile. Fascination with the Macabre - Ron Bierman talks to opera composer Nicolas Reveles