Born on 25 July 1974 in Cheltenham, Casswell studied at the Dartington College of Arts in Devon (1993-1996) and at the University of York (1998-1999). Thereafter he completed his Doctor of Philosophy studies in composition at the University of Leeds.
The first movement of his "The Transformation and Other Stories" earned him the title of most promising composer at the 7th International Young Composers Meeting in Apeldoorn. Under a fellowship awarded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, he conducted research into the Korean folk music sanjo at London University"s School of Oriental and African Studies. Nicholas Casswell is currently Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Performing Arts at University of Central Lancashire, Preston.
