RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition 3 December 2018 Russian pianist Elizaveta Ukrainskaia has won the 2018 RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition (JMIPC), held at the College between 26 November and 1 December. Elizaveta, who studies at the… Read more
RNCM commits to supporting student health and wellbeing 26 November 2018 The RNCM has pledged to increase its support for students, dedicating its 2018/19 Annual Appeal to Health and Wellbeing. The music industry has changed significantly in recent years and young musicians… Read more
RNCM Big Band in China 19 November 2018 The RNCM Big Band has just completed a fantastic week in China, presenting workshops and concerts at Wycombe Abbey International School. Situated in Changzhou, Wycombe Abbey International School is home… Read more
Anna Appleby selected for Glyndebourne composer scheme 15 November 2018 Alum Anna Appleby has been chosen to take part in Glyndebourne’s new development scheme exclusively for female composers. Commencing in January, Balancing the Score is a two-year initiative established to… Read more
New master programme for chamber music ensembles 9 November 2018 Applications are now open for a new international master programme in chamber music, established by the RNCM in collaboration with six higher education institutions across Europe. Launching in October 2019,… Read more
RNCM composers shortlisted for British Composer Awards 1 November 2018 Alumni Laura Bowler (2008), Sir Harrison Birtwistle (RMCM), Gavin Higgins (2005) and Matt London (2009), and PhD students Robert Laidlow and Lucy Pankhurst have been nominated for British Composer Awards.… Read more
Pianist Susanna Braun wins international competition 31 October 2018 Congratulations to second year pianist Susanna Braun, winner of the 2018 International Piano Competition for Young Musicians. Held every two years in Enschede, The Netherlands, the competition is open to… Read more
LIME Music for Health wins NHS Excellence Award 5 October 2018 Huge congratulations to our professional partner, LIME Music for Health, on winning the NHS in the North Excellence in Supply Award for Patient Experience. Established by alum Ros Hawley and… Read more
Sewing Spectacular 4 October 2018 Last month, the RNCM Theatre temporarily became a gallery space to show an incredible piece of art by Linda Begbie, our multi-talented Senior Development Manager who also happens to be… Read more
Collaborative project shortlisted for Manchester Culture Award 2 October 2018 Congratulations to everyone involved in our Paris-Manchester: 1918 project, which has been nominated for Best Event in the 2018 Manchester Culture Awards. Taking place in March 2018 to commemorate the… Read more
A4 Brass and Toby Hughes are CMF Artists 26 September 2018 Congratulations to A4 Brass Quartet and double bassist Toby Hughes, selected as 2018 City Music Foundation Artists. Chosen from over 150 applicants, A4 Brass (Jamie Smith, Jonathan Bates, Michael Cavanagh… Read more
Sounds Original? RNCM launches Autumn ’18 season 25 September 2018 We’ve launched our Autumn season, with Sounds Original? at its heart. A first for us, the season explores originality in music, asking audiences and performers what makes something original, if originality in… Read more
Professor Linda Merrick appointed to ABO Board 14 September 2018 Our Principal, Professor Linda Merrick, is the first music conservatoire Principal to be appointed to the Board of the Association of British Orchestras (ABO). The ABO is the national body… Read more
Jess wows audiences at Last Night of the Proms 11 September 2018 Our very own Jess Gillam wowed audiences both on and off-screen with her dazzling performance at The Last Night of the Proms. The 20-year-old, who’s just about to start her… Read more
Alum wins Australian National Piano Award 11 September 2018 Alum Oliver She has won the 2018 Australian National Piano Award. The 27-year-old, who graduated in 2016, walked away with $27,000 following Saturday’s final, plus a $5,000 bursary for further… Read more