Students Joined Top Composer for MSF Commission 26 October 2015 RNCM students worked with renowned composer Jonathan Dove at the weekend to create a structured improvisation for voice and instruments inspired by Tania Kovats’ exhibition for Manchester Science Festival (MSF).… Read more
RNCM Singer Wins Kathleen Ferrier Bursary 26 October 2015 Bass-baritone Steffan Lloyd Owen has won the 2015 Kathleen Ferrier Society Bursary for Young Singers. The annual award, established in memory of the famous contralto (pictured above), is presented to… Read more
RNCM Students Perform for Chinese President and First Lady During State Visit 24 October 2015 Four RNCM students performed at Manchester Town Hall on Friday 23 October for Xi Jinping, Lady Peng Liyuan and Prime Minister David Cameron. The Chinese President and First Lady enjoyed… Read more
RNCM to Present Interactive Workshop Dedicated to Music in the Third Age 16 October 2015 The RNCM will host an interactive workshop on Wednesday 25 November dedicated to music in the Third Age, with a particular focus on dementia. Taking place between 2pm and 6pm in the… Read more
RNCM Clarinettist Wins International Competition 9 October 2015 Fourth year clarinettist Qiran Chen won the 2015 China International Clarinet Competition in September. Held in Chongqing as part of the International Clarinet Festival, the Senior Category was open to… Read more
RNCM Announces 2015 Honorands 9 October 2015 The RNCM is pleased to announce its 2015 Honorands. This year the College will award Fellowships (FRNCM) to Professor Lynne Dawson, one of the UK’s most respected sopranos and Head of… Read more
Friends Come Together to Celebrate Michael Kennedy 8 October 2015 The Michael Kennedy Memorial Concert took place at the RNCM on Monday 5 October, featuring an all-star vocal line-up led by Sir Mark Elder and Sir Andrew Davis. RNCM alumni… Read more
Students Join Top Composer for MSF Commission 6 October 2015 RNCM students will work with renowned composer Jonathan Dove later this month to create a structured improvisation for voice and instruments inspired by Tania Kovats’ exhibition for Manchester Science Festival… Read more
Alumna Kathryn Chosen for BBC New Generation Scheme 3 October 2015 RNCM alumna Kathryn Rudge has been selected as a BBC New Generation Artist 2015-17. Launched in 1999, the New Generation Artist Scheme is designed to support young musicians who are… Read more
RNCM Launches UK’s First Four-Year Degree in Popular Music 27 September 2015 The RNCM is launching the UK’s first ever four-year BMus (Hons) Degree in Popular Music this week. The course, one of only three four-year popular music degrees in the world… Read more
Adrian Morris: 1965 – 2015 25 September 2015 A personal tribute by Professor John Miller, Head of School of Wind, Brass and Percussion. On Monday 21 September the RNCM lost a fine friend, a wonderful musician, a motivational… Read more
Artephis Chosen for Jazz North Introduces Scheme 22 September 2015 RNCM jazz quintet Artephis has been selected as the latest beneficiary of the Jazz North Introduces scheme. Established by Jazz North, the organisation devoted to nurturing and showcasing talent, Jazz… Read more
RNCM Tutor’s Tour to Support Endangered Instrument 18 September 2015 RNCM alumnus and Tutor in Bassoon, Laurence Perkins is preparing to embark on a 30-date UK tour to raise awareness of the bassoon in schools and music hubs. Sponsored by… Read more
Conductor Chloe Stars in Ford’s Promotional Video 14 September 2015 RNCM postgraduate Chloe VanSoeterstede is the conductor featured in this video by Ford to promote its new Sony audio system. The promotional shoot shows Chloe, who joined the RNCM this… Read more
BAFTA-nominated Composer in 2015 Hall of Fame 11 September 2015 RNCM composer Grant Kirkhope has been listed in Classic FM’s 2015 Hall of Fame. The 1984 BAFTA-nominated alumnus is recognised for his prolific catalogue of video game soundtracks, two of… Read more