RNCM announces recipients of 2023 Honorary Awards 9 November 2023 We are thrilled to announce that the RNCM will be honouring exceptional individuals with the College’s most prestigious awards at our graduation ceremony on Thursday 14 December 2023. The awards… Read more
RNCM joins BBC Proms in celebration of 50th anniversary 10 July 2023 We’re excited to be signing off our celebratory year with two appearances at this year’s BBC Proms. On 18 July, a number of strings students will be joining our long-term… Read more
Yuxuan Zhao wins second prize at Sheepdrove Piano Competition 22 May 2023 Congratulations to pianist Yuxuan Zhao, who won one of the top prizes at this year’s Sheepdrove Piano Competition. Established by the Sheepdrove Trust in 2009 and forming part of… Read more
Roberto Plano joins School of Keyboard Studies 31 March 2023 We’re delighted to welcome renowned pianist Roberto Plano to our School of Keyboard Studies, commencing in September. A multiple prize-winner, Roberto has performed extensively with leading orchestras worldwide, and has… Read more
Morgana Warren-Jones and Winnie Su win the Williams-Howard Prize 28 March 2023 Mezzo-soprano Morgana Warren-Jones and pianist Winnie Su have won the second annual Williams-Howard Prize. The first prize of its kind in Europe, the competition encourages the study and performance of… Read more
Competition success for RNCM singers and pianists 17 November 2022 Congratulations to RNCM singers Samuel Horton and Sarah Thomas on their recent success at the Kathleen Ferrier Society Bursary for Young Singers competition. Held on Sunday 13 November, the prestigious… Read more
Maria Stratigou releases complete Études of Louise Farrenc 14 October 2022 Congratulations to Maria Stratigou on becoming the first pianist to record and release the complete Études of Louise Farrenc. Released today (14 October) by Grand Piano Records and distributed by… Read more
Alexandra Dariescu and Benjamin Powell join School of Keyboard Studies 22 July 2022 We’re thrilled to announce that RNCM alumni Alexandra Dariescu and Benjamin Powell will be joining our School of Keyboard Studies in September as Senior Tutors in Piano. Since graduating… Read more
RNCM Pianists at Birmingham International Piano Competition 7 July 2022 Congratulations to RNCM pianists Maxim Kinasov and Yuxuan Zhao, first and third prize-winners of this year’s Birmingham International Piano Competition. Held at Bradshaw Hall at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the… Read more
2022 RNCM Creative Innovator Award-Winners 29 June 2022 Congratulations to students Edane Ng, Ammal Bhatia, Chris Hardy, Pablo Sonnaillon and string quartet Vulva Voce, winners of the 2022 RNCM Creative Innovators Awards. Generously supported by Yamaha, this annual award… 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
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
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
Alumni recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours 4 January 2022 Congratulations to RNCM alumni Steven Osborne and Alpesh Chauhan who received OBEs in the Queen’s New Year Honours. Steven, a multi-award-winning concert pianist and recording artist, was awarded the prestigious… Read more
Victor Lim is City Music Foundation artist 15 November 2021 Congratulations to keyboard alumnus Victor Lim, one of City Music Foundation’s 2021 artists. Chosen from a recording-breaking number of applicants, Victor was one of 11 selected for the innovative two-year… Read more