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
Soprano Morgan Carter serenades unveiling of TransPennine Express Eurovision train 3 May 2023 Soprano Morgan Carter performed at the unveiling of TransPennine Express’ Eurovision wrapped train on Tuesday 2 May. The TPE Nova 2 train, that features a Welcome to Liverpool message… 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
Professor Linda Merrick awarded CBE in King’s New Year Honours 3 January 2023 We’re absolutely thrilled to share that our Principal, Professor Linda Merrick, was awarded a CBE in the King’s New Year Honours for services to music in higher education. An innovative… 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
First year students perform in Albert Herring 26 July 2022 First year vocal students Samuel Horton, Eirwen Roberts and Myome Mortimer-Davies experienced professional opera life this summer, performing as children in Clonter Opera’s production of Albert Herring. 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
Nico de Villiers joins the RNCM as Deputy Head of Vocal Studies 7 July 2022 We’re delighted to announce that Nico de Villiers will be joining our School of Vocal Studies and Opera as Deputy Head of Vocal Studies from September. A well-known vocal coach… 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
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
Alumna nominated for BBC Newcomer Award 4 February 2022 We’re excited that alumna and RNCM Fellow Elizabeth Llewellyn has been nominated for this year’s BBC Music Magazine Newcomer Award for Heart & Hereafter. The soprano’s début solo album explores a… Read more
In Tribute: Rafael Rojas 19 January 2022 We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of tenor Rafael Rojas on 19 January at the age of 59. Read more
SoundUp Arts nominated for Manchester Culture Award 23 November 2021 An initiative providing participatory music and arts to people living with dementia has been nominated for a Manchester Culture Award. Established in 2018 by vocal alumni Lucy Temby as part… Read more
Alumni shortlisted for 2021 RPS Awards 29 September 2021 Congratulations to the RNCM alumni shortlisted for a 2021 Royal Philharmonic Society Award. Published yesterday (28 September), this year’s list includes composers Laura Bowler and Mark Simpson, soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn,… Read more