Composition success at the Ivors 10 December 2019 Congratulations to Gavin Higgins and Professor Edward Gregson on their success at the 2019 Ivor Composer Awards. Gavin, a 2005 graduate, won the Orchestral category with his BBC Radio 3… Read more
RNCM announces new Director of Finance 3 December 2019 We’re delighted to announce the appointment of George Whalley as our new Director of Finance. Since 2015 George has worked at HOME, Manchester’s centre for contemporary arts, first as Director… Read more
RNCM welcomes Norwegian Academy students 25 November 2019 We were thrilled to welcome and host Jonas Bylund and brass students from the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH) last week. Over three days, guests took part in classes, masterclasses… Read more
In tribute: Michael Oglesby (1939 – 2019) 22 November 2019 It is with great sadness that we report the death of Michael Oglesby CBE, former Chair of the College’s Board of Governors and an RNCM Honorary Member, on Wednesday 21… Read more
Olympias wins Community Award 18 November 2019 Congratulations to the Olympias Music Foundation, winners of the Creativity in the Community Award at the Be Proud Awards 2019. Hot on the heels of their success at the 2018… Read more
Specialist mental health service for students begins work in Greater Manchester 18 November 2019 The launch of a specialist NHS Service in Greater Manchester to help university students achieve their ambitions and receive the help they need to overcome significant mental illness took place… Read more
Athanasia wins RLPO composition prize 1 November 2019 Congratulations to Athanasia Kontou, winner of the RLPO’s Christopher Brooks Composition Prize. The postgraduate is the third RNCM composer to receive the accolade, following in the footsteps of alumnae Bethan… Read more
Stuart McCallum appointed RNCM Deputy Head of Popular Music 1 November 2019 We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart McCallum as Deputy Head of Popular Music. A composer and guitarist of considerable facility and creativity, Stuart rose to prominence writing for… Read more
RNCM composers shortlisted for Ivors Composer Awards 28 October 2019 Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Matthew Sergeant, Gavin Higgins and Gary Carpenter are amongst the names shortlisted for The Ivors Composer Awards 2019. Now in their 17th year, the prestigious awards honour… Read more
Graham McCusker composes for new BBC drama 28 October 2019 Postgraduate baritone Graham McCusker has written vocal music for the upcoming BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman’s best-selling trilogy, His Dark Materials. Starring James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda, the… Read more
Orchestras for All appoints Lucy Hale as Young Composer-in-Residence 23 October 2019 Orchestras for All has appointed Lucy Hale as its inaugural Young Composer-in-Residence for the 2019-2020 season. Lucy, who’s studying for an MMus in Composition after completing undergraduate studies with us,… Read more
Andrew Masterson awarded young artist bursary 22 October 2019 Tenor Andrew Masterson is one of two singers awarded a 2019 PwC/Wexford Festival Opera Emerging Young Artist Bursary. Supporting and celebrating emerging Irish talent, the initiative provides financial support to… Read more
Q&A with tenor Hubert Francis 21 October 2019 Australian-born Hubert Francis is one of the leading singing actors of his generation. An RNCM alum, he works with conductors Benini, Bychkov, Domingo, Joel, Jurowski, Koenigs, Pappano and Salonen; directors… Read more
Prizes for Chloé at international competition 21 October 2019 Congratulations to alum Chloé van Soeterstède, winner of two prizes at the 2019 German Conductors’ Awards. An international competition for young conductors, the Awards are organised by the German Music… Read more
Iyad Sughayer announced as CMF Artist 15 October 2019 Pianist Iyad Sughayer is one of seven musicians joining the City Music Foundation as a 2019 CMF Artist. Established seven years ago to aid aspiring young musicians at the start… Read more