Playlist for Parkinson’s LIVE at the RNCM 6 June 2022 RNCM students will be performing a special concert on Tuesday 14 June that will showcase the preliminary findings of an international study into music and Parkinson’s. Playlist for Parkinson’s LIVE… Read more
Stephen Hough, Elizabeth Llewellyn and Lt Col Jon Ridley honoured during Platinum Jubilee 6 June 2022 It was an extra special bank holiday for alumni Stephen Hough, Elizabeth Llewellyn, and Lieutenant Colonel Jon Ridley, who were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Released ahead of her… Read more
Agata Zając is RNCM Mills Williams Junior Fellow in Conducting 1 June 2022 We’re delighted to announce that Agata Zając has been selected as the RNCM’s new Mills Williams Junior Fellow in Conducting, commencing in September. Twelve candidates out of 120+ applications worldwide… Read more
Migrant Voices at Stoller Hall 23 May 2022 RNCM students and alumni will join a multitude of musicians at Stoller Hall on Saturday 4 June for Olympias Music Foundation’s Migrant Voices project. Current students Emilio Yanez Ruiz, Alejandro… Read more
RNCM consolidates position as a leading conservatoire for research activity 12 May 2022 The results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) have been released this week, consolidating the Royal Northern College of Music’s position as one of the leading UK conservatoires for… Read more
In tribute – Sir Harrison Birtwistle: 1934 – 2022 19 April 2022 We were deeply saddened to hear the news that alumnus and RNCM Fellow, Sir Harrison Birtwistle has died at the age of 87. Born in Accrington in 1934, Birtwistle enrolled… Read more
Soprano Madison wins ROSL Award 7 April 2022 Congratulations to Madison Horman, winner of the 2022 Royal Over-Seas League Award for New Zealand Musician of Promise. The lyric soprano is currently working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced… Read more
Abel Selaocoe is Southbank Centre Artist in Residence 7 April 2022 Congratulations to Abel Selaocoe, one of Southbank Centre’s 2022/23 Artists in Residence. The RNCM alumnus and Honorary Associate Artist is recognised for exploring the capacity of the cello across a… Read more
Victor Lim chosen to complete RNCM IAD 31 March 2022 We’re delighted to announce that following audition, pianist Victor Lim has been chosen to undertake the RNCM’s International Artist Diploma. This prestigious one-year qualification is for artists on the cusp… Read more
RNCM extends partnerships with Zhejiang Conservatory of Music 30 March 2022 The RNCM is thrilled to extend its partnership with Zhejiang Conservatory of Music. Building on an existing relationship, Professor Linda Merrick and colleagues met with President Wang Rui and Vice President Wang… Read more
In tribute: Rhys Owens 29 March 2022 It is with deep sadness that we report that Rhys Owens, Tutor in Trumpet at the RNCM since 1999, passed away on Friday 25 March. Read more
Georgie Malcolm and Edward Campbell-Rowntree win Williams-Howard Prize 17 March 2022 Soprano Georgie Malcolm and pianist Edward Campbell-Rowntree have won the inaugural Williams-Howard Prize. An internal award for RNCM students, the prize was established by internationally-renowned countertenor Michael Harper in honour… Read more
RNCM to offer Principal Study in piccolo, cor anglais, Eb clarinet and contra bassoon 25 February 2022 The RNCM is offering postgraduates a unique opportunity to specialise in piccolo, cor anglais, Eb clarinet and contra bassoon for the first time in its history. Traditionally chosen as doubling… Read more
Alumnus supports charity’s Learn to Play initiative 21 February 2022 Keyboard alumnus Victor Lim performed a charity event at Forsyth’s Music Shop on Friday 18 February, raising funds for the Olympias Music Foundation’s Learn to Play initiative. Established by alumna… Read more
River Reeves Foundation supports RNCM Young Artists 10 February 2022 A proportion of proceeds from the sale of Viola Beach’s album will support a new initiative for young pop musicians across the Northwest. The self-titled recording has been released on… Read more