RNCM Futures 2019 Entrepreneurship Award-Winners 2 April 2019 Launched in 2016, the RNCM Futures Entrepreneurship Award is an opportunity for students to win a financial award and mentor support for projects and businesses they are developing. A total… Read more
Political recording is BBC’s Instrumental Choice 28 March 2019 (Speak to me): New music, New politics by RNCM Lecturer Dr Adam Swayne, was chosen as BBC Music Magazine’s ‘Instrumental Choice’ of the month, receiving a blistering 5* review for… Read more
RNCM selects 2019 IAD artists 26 March 2019 We are delighted to announce the six performers chosen to undertake the RNCM International Artist Diploma. Commencing in September, harpist Richard Allen, sopranos Mariya Irel and Yuliya Shkvarko, pianist Maxim… Read more
Nimbus release for RNCM tutor 26 March 2019 SET, the latest recording by Professor Gary Carpenter, will be released on the Nimbus label on Friday 5 April. Read more
Bassoonists celebrate life of William Waterhouse 22 March 2019 In November 2018 RNCM bassoonists came together to create a film celebrating the life and contribution of William Waterhouse; outstanding musician, bassoonist, teacher, mentor, writer and collector. ‘Bill’ joined the… Read more
Manus Carey appointed Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes) 20 March 2019 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Manus Carey to the new role of Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes), commencing 1 May 2019. Manus joined the RNCM in September… Read more
Soprano joins Bayerische Staatsoper Opera Studio 19 March 2019 Vocal alum Sarah Gilford has been accepted onto the Bayerische Staatsoper Opera Studio, commencing in September. Founded during the 2006/07 season, the Bayerische Staatsoper Opera Studio supports highly talented young… Read more
RNCM launches Popular Music ambassador campaign 14 March 2019 The RNCM has launched a new ambassador campaign, assigning nine students and alumni to act as role models for its prestigious Popular Music Degree programme. Recent graduates James Bradshaw, Simon… Read more
Honorary Associate Artist appointed Principal Cello with Frankfurt Opera and Museum Orchestra 14 March 2019 Congratulations to RNCM alum and Honorary Associate Artist, Mikhail Nemtsov, appointed Principal Cello with the Frankfurt Opera and Museum Orchestra. Hailing from St Petersburg, Mikhail is currently Solo First Chair… Read more
RNCM Research launches Centre for Music and Conflict 14 March 2019 On Wednesday 13 March RNCM Research launched its Centre for Music and Conflict (CMC) at its weekly Research Forum. A collaborative initiative involving musicians, writers, musicologists, cultural and economic historians… Read more
RNCM pianist selected as Leeds Lieder Festival Young Artist 12 March 2019 Congratulations to pianist George Needham, selected as a 2019 Leeds Lieder Festival Young Artist alongside his duo partner, vocalist Natasha Drake. Established last year, the Young Artist scheme invites 10… Read more
Honorary Associate Artist signed to Intermusica 12 March 2019 Congratulations to RNCM alum and Honorary Associate Artist, Abel Selaocoe who has been signed to Intermusica. The 27-year-old South African cellist now joins their imagine portfolio; a space for exploring… Read more
Concerto success for RNCM pianist 10 March 2019 Congratulations to postgraduate pianist Maxim Kinasov, who won second prize at the 2019 Hastings International Concerto Competition. The 25-year-old Russian performed Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No 1 in B flat minor… Read more
Reed Room renovation 28 February 2019 Thanks to the generosity of our Principal’s Circle, we have renovated our Reed Room, creating an enviable learning environment for double reed students. With guidance from oboe tutor Stéphane Rancourt,… Read more
Kaapo Ijas is new Junior Fellow in Conducting 25 February 2019 We are delighted to announce Kaapo Ijas will be joining us in September as our new Mills Williams Junior Fellow in Conducting. Kaapo was one of 12 candidates chosen to… Read more