Born in Hildesheim, Nicole Pieper studied at the Detmold University of Music with Gerhild Romberger and Thomas Quasthoff. Private studies and master classes with Juliane Banse, Christa Ludwig, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, and Christoph Prégardien provided her with key inspiration. Numerous engagements have already taken the alto to renowned concert halls in Europe, Russia, and South America.