Ollie 12-hour charity music marathon 26 June 2020 RNCM Popular Music Ambassador, Ollie West will perform a 12-hour music marathon of music via Facebook live on Wednesday 1 July in aid of The Runnymede Trust. Recent graduate Ollie,… Read more
RNCM confirms new partnership with Poly Art Education 22 June 2020 The RNCM has confirmed a new strategic partnership with Poly Art Education, highlighting the College’s continued commitment to global collaboration. Strengthening links between the UK and China in arts and… Read more
Alpesh Chauhan appointed Music Director of Birmingham Opera Company 16 June 2020 Congratulations to Alumnus Alpesh Chauhan, appointed Music Director of Birmingham Opera Company. Birmingham-born Alpesh, who studied cello and conducting at the RNCM, will stand alongside fellow alumnus and BOC Artistic… Read more
RNCM announces partnership with nkoda 12 June 2020 The RNCM is pleased to announce a new partnership with nkoda, providing staff and students with access to 500 years of sheet music. Described as Spotify for scores, nkoda was… Read more
RNCM student solves 250-year discrepancy 20 May 2020 Vocalist Rachel Allen uncovers the real death date of 18th century soprano, La Francesina. Rachel Allen, a fourth-year exchange student at the RNCM from Toronto, has uncovered the real death… Read more
Ravi Gupta appointed RNCM Chair of Governors 15 May 2020 We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Ravi Gupta as our new Chair of Governors, commencing in January 2021. After completing a Mathematics and Management degree at Leeds University in… Read more
Sir Peter Jonas CBE: 1946 – 2020 29 April 2020 We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of RNCM Fellow and NSM alumnus Sir Peter Jonas CBE on 22 April at the age of 73. Born in London… Read more
Mezzo joins Vienna State Opera Young Artist Programme 27 April 2020 Congratulations to postgraduate mezzo-soprano Stephanie Maitland, one of 10 singers selected for the Vienna State Opera Young Artist Programme. Stephanie, who’s working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Studies with… Read more
Tom Redmond appointed Joint Principal of Chetham’s School of Music 23 April 2020 Congratulations to alumnus Tom Redmond, appointed Joint Principal of Chetham’s School of Music. Tom, a former Junior RNCM Tutor in French Horn who worked with the Hallé for 13 years,… Read more
RNCM receives £900,000 to support students’ professional development 21 April 2020 The RNCM, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (CSSD) and University of the Arts London (UAL) have been awarded over £900,000 by the Office for Students and Research England… Read more
Lord Robert Armstrong: 1927 – 2020 7 April 2020 It is with sadness that we announce the death of Lord Robert Armstrong of Ilminster GCB CVO, RNCM Fellow and former Chair of our Board of Governors, on Friday 3… Read more
Adam Swayne appointed Deputy Head of Keyboard Studies 31 March 2020 We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Swayne as Deputy Head of the School of Keyboard Studies. No stranger to the College, Adam studied on the RNCM’s Joint Course… Read more
COVID-19: Important notice for our community 27 March 2020 In order to provide the best possible student experience and to ensure maximum access for staff and students while social distancing is in place, we have made the decision to… Read more
Soprano secures second place in Glyndebourne Cup 9 March 2020 Congratulations to soprano Alexandra Lowe, awarded second prize in the 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup. The 2017 alum performed ‘Assisa a piè d’un salice’ from Otello, ‘Que vois-je là? Je ris… Read more
All Saints Brass secure Wigmore Hall recital 9 March 2020 All Saints Brass has been selected to perform a recital at Wigmore Hall in 2021 after successfully completing this year’s Musicians’ Company Concerts Auditions. The quintet, Dan Tarrant (trumpet), Bethan… Read more