In tribute: Sir Graham Vick – 1953 to 2021 19 July 2021 We are extremely sad to report the death of RNCM alumnus and International Chair of Opera, Sir Graham Vick, on Saturday 17 July at the age of 67. Graduating from… Read more
Carol Jarvis – A Different Normality 16 July 2021 As one of Britain’s most in-demand trombonists, Carol Jarvis has achieved enormous success since graduating in 2001. She’s toured the world with the likes of Sting and Seal, performed with… Read more
Robin Wallington appointed Mills Williams Junior Fellow in Conducting 15 July 2021 We’re delighted to announce that Robin Wallington has been selected as the RNCM’s new Mills Williams Junior Fellow in Conducting, commencing in September. Twelve candidates out of 118 applications worldwide… Read more
Iyad Sughayer joins YCAT roster 14 June 2021 Congratulations to pianist Iyad Sughayer, one of seven musicians selected to join the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) sought-after roster of young artists. Iyad, who graduated in 2019 with an… Read more
RNCM alumni at the BBC Proms 28 May 2021 With live music making a welcome return, we’re proud to see so many RNCM alumni in this year’s BBC Proms line-up. Soprano and RNCM Fellow, Elizabeth Llewellyn (below) opens the… Read more
Saxophone ensemble’s journey across the impossible 28 May 2021 The ground-breaking Apollo Saxophone Quartet is set to première Journey Across the Impossible, its unique set mixing music with ‘crazy and wonderful’ films from the silent movie era. Established at… Read more
Abel Selaocoe and Daniel Kidane join PRS Foundation’s Power Up programme 21 May 2021 Congratulations to alumni Abel Selaocoe (cello) and Daniel Kidane (composition), two of 20 music creators chosen for the PRS Foundation’s Power Up Participation Programme. Launched in February and shaped by… Read more
Conductor Rebecca Tong joins Askonas Holt main roster 21 May 2021 Congratulations to conductor Rebecca Tong, who recently joined the Askonas Holt main roster. Born in Indonesia and based in the UK, Rebecca was the RNCM’s 2018-20 Junior Fellow in Conducting… Read more
Fang Zhang wins BBC Young Musician of the Year 4 May 2021 We’d like to offer our congratulations to BBC Young Musician of the Year winner Fang Zhang, a former pupil of RNCM alumnus and Deputy Director of Percussion, Le Yu. The… Read more
OMF helps pupils Feel the Beat 4 May 2021 The Olympias Music Foundation (OMF), founded by alumna Jo Yee Cheung, has released a short documentary showcasing their work with pupils at St John Vianney RC School. The inspiring Feel… Read more
RNCM honours inspirational alumni 15 February 2021 Twelve of the RNCM’s most inspirational and supportive alumni will be awarded with a new accolade at this year’s Congregation of Awards. A4 Brass Quartet, cellists Abel Selaocoe and Mikhail… Read more
Janet Fischer appointed Chief Executive of Live Music Now 29 January 2021 Congratulations to vocal alumna Janet Fischer, appointed to the newly created role of Chief Executive of Live Music Now. Read more
Graham Vick receives Knighthood in New Year Honours 13 January 2021 Congratulations to alumnus Graham Vick, our International Chair in Opera, who was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours list. Working in opera houses across the globe with leading conductors… Read more
Stars support RNCM appeal to Keep Music Playing 19 November 2020 Nile Rodgers and Johnny Marr are amongst the musicians, broadcasters and stellar alumni pledging their support to the Royal Northern College of Music’s appeal to keep music playing. The Chic… Read more
Alumna launches new series of works for voice 17 November 2020 Alumna Rosie Middleton has launched a series of newly commissioned works for voice, electronics and movement, exploring voice loss, voicelessness and communication. Entitled voice(less), the series is conceived and performed… Read more