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
Daniel Thomas Appointed Black Dyke Solo Euphonium 8 December 2016 Daniel Thomas has been appointed Black Dyke Band’s new Solo Euphonium. The fourth year undergraduate follows in the footsteps of some of the finest players in the brass band world… Read more
French pianist Clément Lefebvre Wins 2016 JMIPC 5 December 2016 French pianist Clément Lefebvre has won the 2016 James Mottram International Piano Competition (JMIPC), held at the RNCM between 28 November and 3 December. Clément (pictured), who studied at the… Read more
RNCM Wins 2016 Times Higher Education Award 25 November 2016 The RNCM has won the Outstanding International Student Strategy title at the 2016 Times Higher Education Awards for its Read with the World project. Now in their 12th year, the… Read more
Students Raise funds for St Alkmund’s Church 24 November 2016 RNCM students Helen Lacey (soprano), Lucy Vallis (mezzo-soprano), Ranald McCusker (tenor), Peter Edge (bass-baritone) and Tim Kennedy (piano) presented a Gala Concert in Whitchurch last month, raising over £1100 for… Read more
RNCM Tenor Wins International Prize 11 November 2016 Third year tenor Kamil Bien has won Third Prize at the 51st Antonin Dvořák International Singing Competition. Held in Karlsbad in the Czech Republic between 4 and 11 November, the… Read more
Alumni Receive Paul Hamlyn Foundation Awards 11 November 2016 RNCM alumni Daniel Kidane and Aílís Ní Riain are the only UK composers to receive a prestigious 2016 Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award. Established in 1994, the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Awards… Read more
Percussionist André Nadais Awarded Yamaha Scholarship 4 November 2016 Second year percussionist André Nadais has been named as the latest in a long line of RNCM students to be awarded a prestigious Yamaha Scholarship. The 19-year-old, who was born… Read more