Nick Trygstad

A native of Minneapolis, USA, Nick studied cello at the Royal Northern College of Music. He was Principal Cellist of the Orchestra of Scottish Opera, then Principal Cellist of the Hallé Orchestra in 2005, a position he held until 2024. He also has guest led the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony, Welsh National Opera, Philharmonia, and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. A passionate educator, Nick has taught for many years and regularly tutors the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. He was appointed Head of Strings at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2024

Nick sits on the board of Manchester Collective; he is also a trustee of Manchester Concert Hall Ltd, the body that oversees the Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, making sure it delivers a world class experience for artists and the people of Manchester.