RNCM students tour Peter Grimes with the Bergen Philharmonic 19 December 2019 Our students joined the recent tour of Britten’s Peter Grimes, visiting Bergen, Stockholm and London. Students from the School of Vocal Studies and Opera sang alongside the Edvard Grieg Kor… Read more
RNCM students on tour with the Britten-Shostakovich Festival Orchestra 19 September 2019 Our students have joined the inaugural tour of the Britten-Shostakovich Festival Orchestra through Russia and the UK. The project brings young musicians from conservatoires in England and Russia together to… Read more
Creative activism drives RNCM composer Alexia’s Proms début 5 August 2019 Second year undergraduate composition student Alexia Sloane was commissioned to write a piece for the 2019 BBC Proms, performed by vocal ensemble Voces8. We caught up about the fantastic experience… Read more
Mike Hall: 20 glorious years of Big Band 27 June 2019 As he prepares to take his final bow this evening, RNCM Big Band director Mike Hall reflects on 20 glorious years at the helm of one of our most popular… Read more
360° Sound Immersion at RNCM Lab Week 15 February 2019 Our first ever RNCM Lab Week was a chance for our students to step out of the practise room, collaborate on new ideas and create something completely new. RNCM composer… Read more
Meet the RNCM’s first Lecturer in Musicians’ Health and Wellbeing 26 November 2018 We’re proud to be the first conservatoire to appoint a Lecturer in Musicians’ Health and Wellbeing, adding to the range of care services and health activities we already provide for… Read more
Hartley Hall: Then and Now 4 May 2018 Bought by the RNCM in 1974, Hartley Hall in Whalley Range was the College’s first hall of residence. Before this time the Grade II listed building was known as Hartley… Read more
Student stories | RNCM Popular Music Summer School 3 May 2018 We caught up with Popular Music students Phoebe Rowe and Tom Knight about their experiences at the inaugural RNCM Popular Music Summer School You both took part in the RNCM Popular… Read more
Kimberley Raw plays her dream role as the Witch in Hansel and Gretel 14 March 2018 Soprano Kimberley Raw has been part of the RNCM family for seven years. The 26-year-old completed her undergraduate studies in 2015 and is due to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma… Read more
RNCM Students Prepare for Paris-Manchester 1918 28 February 2018 Our Paris Manchester 1918 project brings together young musicians from the RNCM and Conservatoire de Paris for performances in Manchester, London + Paris. We caught up with two RNCM students… Read more
Adee’s Story | Choosing to study Popular Music at the RNCM 31 January 2018 We caught up with Adee Lifshitz, a Singer in her first year on the Popular Music Course, to find out why she decided to study at the RNCM Tell… Read more
New to Opera? 23 January 2018 If you’re new to opera, and not sure if it’s for you or where to start, here’s our handy guide about all things opera… You can wear whatever you like There’s… Read more
Ask a Student 16 January 2018 Have you ever wondered what a typical day’s like at the RNCM? What it’s like living in halls? How often do students get to perform? What it’s like to live… Read more
Cinderella Q&A with director Olivia Fuchs 27 November 2017 With the opening night of Cinderella (Cendrillon) drawing closer, we caught up with Director Olivia Fuchs to find out more about how she’s working with our students to bring the fairytale… Read more
Guest blog: Vocal student Chelsea Burns shares her experiences studying at the RNCM 27 November 2017 Australian mezzo-soprano Chelsea Burns on new opportunities and adjusting to life in Manchester. I’m a vocal studies student in the second year of my postgraduate study here at the RNCM. I’m… Read more