Reaching new heights for charity 4 July 2018 Undergraduate Lucy-Rose Graham is hoping to reach new heights in August, climbing Ben Nevis with her cello for charity. The 22-year-old is completing the unusual challenge for Rape Crisis England… Read more
Carlos Ágreda signed by Hazard Chase 3 July 2018 Conducting alum Carlos Ágreda has been signed by Hazard Chase for general management. Carlos, who graduated in 2016, was recently appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Empire State Youth… Read more
Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition 28 June 2018 The inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition will take place at the RNCM between 15 and 20 July 2019. Presented in partnership with the Royal Philharmonic Society and building… Read more
Adrian Kelly appointed Artistic Director of Buxton International Festival 27 June 2018 Congratulations to alum Adrian Kelly, appointed Artistic Director of Buxton International Festival. Adrian, who graduated in 2002 as a repetiteur, joins the Festival from his role as Music Director of… Read more
RNCM 2018 Gold Medal winners 25 June 2018 The RNCM held its Gold Medal Competition on Saturday 23 June featuring 10 of the College’s finest performers and four of its leading young composers, who wrote new works for… Read more
RNCM President is voice of BBC World Cup trailer 14 June 2018 Did you know that our President, Sir John Tomlinson, is the voice of the BBC’s official World Cup trailer? The famous bass, who studied with us in the 1970s before… Read more
Jess Gillam wins Classic BRIT Award 14 June 2018 Huge congratulations to saxophonist Jess Gillam, winner of the inaugural Sound of Classical Poll at the Classic BRIT Awards. Aimed to promote the best emerging artists and ones-to-watch in classical… Read more
Keyboard deputy steps down with a smile 13 June 2018 Staff and students gathered to wish Helen Krizos all the best as she stands down from the role as Deputy Head of School of Keyboard Studies this summer. Referring to… Read more
New Tutors for the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion 12 June 2018 The RNCM has announced a new list of Tutors for the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion, commencing in September. Gill Callow (cor anglais), Jenny Galloway (oboe), Roberto Giaccaglia (bassoon),… Read more
Vocal alumni recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours 11 June 2018 Congratulations to RNCM alumni Simon Keenlyside and Alice Coote who have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to music. Baritone Simon, who graduated in 1987, has been… Read more
Stephen Hough awarded RPS Honorary Membership 5 June 2018 Congratulations to Stephen Hough, one of our International Chairs in Piano, who has been awarded Honorary Membership of the Royal Philharmonic Society. Stephen, who graduated from the RNCM in 1980,… Read more
China tour for RNCM Percussion Ensemble 4 June 2018 The RNCM Percussion Ensemble embarks on its first tour of China next month, with concerts in Beijing, Tianjin and Wuhan, and a special showcase performance at the China National Youth… Read more
Ashley Wass is Deputy Head of Keyboard Studies 1 June 2018 We’re delighted to announce that Ashley Wass has been appointed to the post of Deputy Head of School of Keyboard Studies, commencing September. Following competitive successes in the London and… Read more
Jonian-Ilias Kadesha is YCAT artist 31 May 2018 Congratulations to violinist Jonian-Ilias Kadesha, one of three artists to have been selected for representation by YCAT. A member of Trio Gaspard, our Junior Fellows in Chamber Music, Jonian studied… Read more
RNCM shortlisted for Global Teaching Excellence Award 11 May 2018 The RNCM is one of 17 institutions from six countries shortlisted for a Global Teaching Excellence Award. Presented by Advance HE in association with Times Higher Education, the GTEAs recognise and… Read more