Janet Fischer appointed Chief Executive of Live Music Now 29 January 2021 Congratulations to vocal alumna Janet Fischer, appointed to the newly created role of Chief Executive of Live Music Now. Read more
A tribute to Andrew Greenwood 20 January 2021 It is with great sadness that we report the untimely death of British opera conductor Andrew Greenwood on Saturday 16 January. Read more
Kai Strobel appointed International Visiting Tutor in Percussion 19 January 2021 The RNCM is delighted to announce the appointment of Kai Strobel as International Visiting Tutor in Percussion. Read more
Graham Vick receives Knighthood in New Year Honours 13 January 2021 Congratulations to alumnus Graham Vick, our International Chair in Opera, who was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours list. Working in opera houses across the globe with leading conductors… Read more
Tribute to Lucy Hale: 1994 – 2021 12 January 2021 It is with deep sadness that I report the untimely death of composer Lucy Hale, on Monday 11 January at the age of 26. Lucy joined the RNCM as an… Read more
Watch: RNCM students present opera gala 30 November 2020 Postgraduate mezzo-soprano Olivia Rose Tringham has established a new opera company to provide work and performance opportunities for artists during the pandemic. ALLO Opera presented its first online Gala Concert… Read more
RNCM wins third Times Higher Education Award 27 November 2020 We’re proud to report that the RNCM has won its third Times Higher Education Award after lifting the Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year trophy for its Engage… Read more
Stars support RNCM appeal to Keep Music Playing 19 November 2020 Nile Rodgers and Johnny Marr are amongst the musicians, broadcasters and stellar alumni pledging their support to the Royal Northern College of Music’s appeal to keep music playing. The Chic… Read more
Alumna launches new series of works for voice 17 November 2020 Alumna Rosie Middleton has launched a series of newly commissioned works for voice, electronics and movement, exploring voice loss, voicelessness and communication. Entitled voice(less), the series is conceived and performed… Read more
Alexandra Dariescu awarded prestigious honour by Romanian President 10 November 2020 Pianist Alexandra Dariescu has been awarded the Order ‘Cultural Merit’ in the rank of Knight by Romanian President Klaus Werner Iohannis. The RNCM alumna and Honorary Associate Artist, who graduated… Read more
2020 Ivor Composer Awards 10 November 2020 Congratulations to Sally Beamish, Harrison Birtwistle, Emily Howard, Amir Konjani, Matt London, Mark Simpson and Robert Laidlow on their Ivor Composer Award nominations. Announced earlier this month, The Ivors Composer… 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
50 Windows of Creativity 26 October 2020 The RNCM is proud to be part of an inspirational new project celebrating Manchester’s rich creative culture. Created by the team behind the award-winning Bee in the City event, 50… Read more
Anniversary journal celebrates NSM centenary 26 October 2020 Manchester’s own chronicle of north west musical history reaches its 10th volume and 20th anniversary with a new edition commemorating the centenary of the Northern School of Music. A compilation… 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