Zelkova Wins St Martin’s Chamber Music Competition 4 April 2017 Congratulations to the Zelkova Quartet, winners of the Main Prize at the St Martin’s Chamber Music Competition. Comprising alumni Caroline Pether (violin), Ed Pether (violin) and Jonathan Pether (cello), and… Read more
Browne Jacobson RNCM Entrepreneurship Award 29 March 2017 The inaugural Browne Jacobson RNCM Entrepreneurship Award took place on Friday 24 March. Launched in February, the new initiative was established to help young RNCM entrepreneurs get innovative projects off… Read more
Jack Sheen is RNCM Junior Fellow in Conducting 29 March 2017 The RNCM is delighted to announce alumnus Jack Sheen as its new Junior Fellow in Conducting, commencing in September. Jack was one of 12 candidates chosen to attend the live… Read more
Cellist Abel Selaocoe Wins ROSL ARTS Overseas Award 24 March 2017 Congratulations to postgraduate cellist Abel Selaocoe, winner of the 2017 Royal Over-Seas League Arts Overseas Award. Accompanied by alumnus Tyler Hay (winner of last year’s Keyboard Section Final), the fantastic win… Read more
Kabantu Wins ROSL Arts Mixed Ensemble Final 22 March 2017 Congratulations to Kabantu, winners of the 2017 Royal Over-Seas League Arts Mixed Ensembles Section Final. Hailing from Manchester, Kabantu (formerly Project Jam Sandwich) comprises Katie Foster (violin), Abel Selaocoe (cello),… Read more
Professor Linda Merrick Appointed Chair of Conservatoires UK 20 March 2017 Professor Linda Merrick, RNCM Principal, has been announced as the next Chair of Conservatoires UK (CUK). Succeeding Hilary Boulding, who stepped down this month, Professor Merrick is a leading figure… Read more
Alumna Wins BFS’s Young Artist Competition 14 March 2017 RNCM alumna Amy Yule has won the Young Artist Prize at this year’s British Flute Society competition. Taking place at Regent Hall, London, last month, the British Flute Society competition… Read more
Alumnus Represents Australia in BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2 March 2017 Congratulations to RNCM alumnus Kang Wang, who has been chosen to represent Australia at the 2017 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. One of the world’s most popular music… Read more
RNCM Recognised by Department for International Trade 6 February 2017 The RNCM has been recognised by the Department for International Trade for its strong educational links in China. Held at The Lowry, Salford Quays, on Friday 3 February, The Greater… Read more
Double Award Win for RNCM Alumnus 31 January 2017 Alumnus James Hendry was celebrating last night after scooping two British Education Awards. A brand new initiative, the British Education Awards were established last year to identify and celebrate individuals… Read more
RNCM Opera Nominated for Manchester Theatre Award 17 January 2017 RNCM Opera’s production of Offenbach’s La Vie Parisienne has been nominated for a Manchester Theatre Award. Following last year’s Best Opera win for Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, La Vie… Read more
Graham Vick appointed International Chair of Opera 17 January 2017 The RNCM has appointed internationally renowned director and alumnus Graham Vick CBE as its first International Chair of Opera. Working in opera houses across the globe with leading conductors and… Read more
Alumnus Conducts Advert for PlayStation 4 3 January 2017 Alumnus Robert Guy has conducted Manchester Camerata in a haunting version of Eurythmics’ Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) for PlayStation 4’s latest advert. Robert, who graduated in 2012, was… Read more
RNCM New Partnership with Zhejiang Conservatory of Music 19 December 2016 The RNCM has confirmed a professional partnership with the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM). The news swiftly follows the recent announcement of two additional new partnerships for the Manchester conservatoire,… Read more
James Hendry Nominated for British Education Award 13 December 2016 Alumnus James Hendry has been nominated for a British Education Award (BEA) for his outstanding achievements during his studies. A brand new initiative established to promote excellence in British education,… Read more