Welcome to the
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester, UK
Powering the Music of Tomorrow
The RNCM is one of the world’s most progressive conservatoires, placed in the top 10 for music in the QS World University Subject Rankings and rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. A proud member of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, we are a global leader of education in music and a world-class performance venue.
Study at the RNCM
A global leader of education in music
Performance
Training the next generation of musicians
Research and Innovation
Challenging traditions and shaping landscapes
Partners and Networks
Collaboration
Driving creativity and broadening perspectives
Manchester
One of the world’s most dynamic cultural cities
Extraordinary music. Night after night.
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Tiffany Poon (piano)
Making her Manchester debut, the pianist explores French music featuring works by Alkan, Debussy, Rameau, and Ravel from her album, Nature
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Feel the Fever – An Evening of Disco!
Callum Au conducts a celebration of disco’s greatest anthems
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Shostakovich Symphony No 5: RNCM Symphony Orchestra
Kahchun Wong conducts Shostakovich’s heroic Fifth Symphony, plus Strauss’ Four Last Songs with alumnus Esther Shea
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Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin
RNCM Opera presents the cautionary tale of love, loss, and regret based on Alexander Pushkin’s 19th century literary classic
Latest News
RNCM launches Strategic Plan at the House of Lords
22 October 2026
Exploring Music and Movement, Past and Present
21 October 2026
