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
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
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
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
Annual Appeal: £10,000 and counting… 11 February 2019 We want to say a very big thank you to everyone who’s donated to our 2018/19 Annual Appeal over the past two months. We’re absolutely thrilled to say that with… Read more
Students to benefit from £90,000 Wolfson Foundation grant 31 January 2019 The Wolfson Foundation has agreed a new three year grant of £90,000 to support outstanding musicians at the RNCM and Junior RNCM. The Wolfson Music Awards will provide scholarships for… Read more
Spring 2019 at the RNCM 13 December 2018 Spring at the RNCM promises even more innovation and musical exploration as it continues its Sounds Original? journey, asking what makes something original, if originality in music exists, and if… Read more
International Christmas Party 13 December 2018 Christmas officially arrived for our International Office yesterday when they hosted a party for all our EU and international students. We understand how hard it can be to be away… Read more
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
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
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
RNCM exceeds national benchmark in 2018 NSS 27 July 2018 The RNCM has achieved 87% in this year’s National Student Survey for overall student satisfaction, exceeding the Office for Students’ benchmark of 81%. Conducted annually since 2005, the NSS is… Read more
RNCM wins Global Teaching spotlight award 20 July 2018 The RNCM was one of five institutions to win a spotlight prize at the 2018 Global Teaching Excellence Awards. Taking place at The Hub on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile on Wednesday… Read more