School of Strings welcomes Anneleen Lenaerts as International Visiting Tutor in Harp 18 October 2022 We’re delighted to announce that Belgian harpist Anneleen Lenaerts has joined our School of Strings as International Visiting Tutor in Harp. One of the leading soloists of her generation, Anneleen… Read more
An Afternoon of Music in Yorkshire 13 July 2022 RNCM students performed an afternoon recital at Hovingham Hall, North Yorkshire, to spread the word about the RNCM to new audiences. Emily Douglas (French horn), Sarah Razlin (violin) and Kristen… 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
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
RNCM announces 2020 and 2021 Gold Medal winners 30 June 2021 We’re very proud to announce our 2020 and 2021 Gold Medal Winners. Congratulations to pianist Giulia Contaldo, harpist Alice Roberts and composer Flowers Tannenbaum who secured the RNCM’s most prestigious… Read more
Abel Selaocoe and Daniel Kidane join PRS Foundation’s Power Up programme 21 May 2021 Congratulations to alumni Abel Selaocoe (cello) and Daniel Kidane (composition), two of 20 music creators chosen for the PRS Foundation’s Power Up Participation Programme. Launched in February and shaped by… Read more
New release for RNCM Viola Tutor 5 November 2020 RNCM Viola Tutor Veit Hertenstein has released a new recording of Shostakovich Sonatas. Featuring pianist Minze Kim, the album includes an arrangement for viola of the composer’s Sonata for Cello… Read more
New Camerata positions for RNCM alumni 19 October 2020 We’re proud to share the news that alumni Caroline Pether and Katie Stillman have been appointed Leader and Associate Leader of Manchester Camerata. Read more
Alpesh Chauhan is new BBC SSO Associate Conductor 24 August 2020 Congratulations to alumnus Alpesh Chauhan, appointed Associate Conductor with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Alpesh, who studied cello and conducting at the RNCM, has developed a close relationship with the… Read more
Alpesh Chauhan joins Awards for Young Musicians 20 September 2019 Alum Alpesh Chauhan has become a patron of UK charity Awards for Young Musicians (AYM). Supporting talented young musicians for over 20 years, AYM helps those from low-income families to… Read more
Student success at Welsh Eisteddfods 12 September 2019 This summer RNCM voice, piano and harp students have taken home a slew of prizes at the National Eisteddfod of Wales and the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Winner of the… Read more
Steve Berry appointed Head of Jazz and Improvisation 8 July 2019 We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Berry to the role of Head of Jazz and Improvisation. Read more
RNCM 2019 Gold Medal Winners 17 June 2019 The RNCM held its Gold Medal Competition on Saturday 15 June featuring 10 of the College’s finest performers and four of its leading young composers. Adjudicated by Manus Carey (RNCM… Read more
EU student funding continued for 2020/21 29 May 2019 EU students starting university in 2020/21 academic year will have guaranteed home fee status and financial support for the duration of courses in England. Speaking in Brussels on Tuesday 28… Read more
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 29 April 2019 RNCM harpists enjoyed a successful visit to the Edinburgh International Harp Festival earlier this month. Tutor Eira Lynn Jones was invited as a main artist, presenting concerts, courses, workshops and… Read more