RNCM Wins UniBrass 2017 20 February 2017 The RNCM Brass Band came out on top at this year’s UniBrass Competition. Not only did the band win the coveted UniBrass Trophy, but second year undergraduate Dominic Longhurst (cornet)… Read more
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet Joins as International Chair in Piano 20 February 2017 The RNCM is pleased to announce that acclaimed pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet will join the College in September as International Chair in Piano. Recognised as one of the most engaging live… Read more
RNCM Soprano’s Success at Clonter 16 February 2017 Congratulations to Samantha Clarke, winner of Second Prize and the Audience Prize at this year’s Clonter Opera competition. The postgraduate soprano, who performed the role of Fiordiligi in the RNCM’s 2016… Read more
RNCM Recognised by Department for International Trade 6 February 2017 The RNCM has been recognised by the Department for International Trade for its strong educational links in China. Held at The Lowry, Salford Quays, on Friday 3 February, The Greater… Read more
RNCM Celebrates Gift from The Patron’s Fund 6 February 2017 The RNCM has received a gift from The Patron’s Fund to help support the work of RNCM Young Company. Forming part of RNCM Engage, RNCM Young Company is a talented… Read more
Double Award Win for RNCM Alumnus 31 January 2017 Alumnus James Hendry was celebrating last night after scooping two British Education Awards. A brand new initiative, the British Education Awards were established last year to identify and celebrate individuals… Read more
RNCM Opera Nominated for Manchester Theatre Award 17 January 2017 RNCM Opera’s production of Offenbach’s La Vie Parisienne has been nominated for a Manchester Theatre Award. Following last year’s Best Opera win for Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, La Vie… Read more
Graham Vick appointed International Chair of Opera 17 January 2017 The RNCM has appointed internationally renowned director and alumnus Graham Vick CBE as its first International Chair of Opera. Working in opera houses across the globe with leading conductors and… Read more
Luthiers Make New Viola for RNCM Collection 13 January 2017 For the past week, four of the country’s finest instrument makers (William Castle, Helen Michetschläger, Kai-Thomas Roth, Marc Soubeyran) have been busy creating a brand new viola. Made possible thanks… Read more
RNCM Saxophonist Performs at Leading Cultural Event 11 January 2017 Second year saxophonist Caitlin Laing was one of the main performers at Creative Industries Federation’s second anniversary celebration on Monday 9 January. Held at the new Design Museum in London,… Read more
Alumnus Conducts Advert for PlayStation 4 3 January 2017 Alumnus Robert Guy has conducted Manchester Camerata in a haunting version of Eurythmics’ Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) for PlayStation 4’s latest advert. Robert, who graduated in 2012, was… Read more
RNCM New Partnership with Zhejiang Conservatory of Music 19 December 2016 The RNCM has confirmed a professional partnership with the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM). The news swiftly follows the recent announcement of two additional new partnerships for the Manchester conservatoire,… Read more
James Hendry Nominated for British Education Award 13 December 2016 Alumnus James Hendry has been nominated for a British Education Award (BEA) for his outstanding achievements during his studies. A brand new initiative established to promote excellence in British education,… Read more
RNCM Singer Wins Arts Council/BBC Young Musicians’ Award 13 December 2016 Baritone Aaron O’Hare is one of four talented young artists to receive the Young Musicians’ Platform Award by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and BBC Northern Ireland. Presented every… Read more
RNCM New Music Education Appointments 12 December 2016 The RNCM is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr John Habron and Robert Gardiner as Head of Music Education and Assistant Head of Music Education (PGCE) respectively. John, who… Read more