Our gift to you: RNCM in the City 9 January 2013 RNCM in the City is our seven-month gift to Manchester of 40 free performances at 40 venues throughout the city. Part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, it’s a unique series… Read more
New Partnership for RNCM and Foden’s 18 December 2012 The RNCM and Foden’s Band are pleased to announce a new partnership offering exciting opportunities for RNCM brass students, composers and conductors. Speaking on behalf of Foden’s, Chairman John Barber… Read more
Gary Carpenter’s Listening Project 11 December 2012 Tutor in Composition and RNCM alumnus, Professor Gary Carpenter, explains the thoughts behind his exciting (not to mention nerve-wracking) new collaboration, The Listening Project. Inspired by the legendary American broadcaster… Read more
Alumna Wins British Composer Award 4 December 2012 RNCM alumna Emily Howard has won a British Composer Award alongside Royal Manchester College of Music graduate Sir Harrison Birtwistle, presented during a ceremony held at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Monday… Read more
RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition – Results 3 December 2012 The Concerto Finals of the third RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition took place on Friday and Saturday, concluding what proved to be an exceptional and highly competitive week. In… Read more
Finalists of the RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition Announced 29 November 2012 The RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition (JMIPC) has been taking place at the RNCM this week, and the finalists in both the Junior (under 19) and Senior (19-25) Categories… Read more
RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition Underway 26 November 2012 The third RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition (JMIPC) is now well underway, with Round 1 of the Junior Category taking place this morning and Round 1 of the Senior… Read more
International Viola Sensation Joins RNCM 1 November 2012 The RNCM is pleased to announce that world-renowned violist Garth Knox has been appointed International Tutor in Viola, commencing in September 2013. Garth, who is set to present a speciality… Read more
RNCM Alumni Shortlisted for British Composer Award 1 November 2012 RNCM composers Gavin Higgins (2005), Andy Scott (1989) and Emily Howard (2003) have each been shortlisted for a 2012 British Composer Award alongside Royal Manchester College of Music graduate Sir… Read more
Hans Werner Henze: 1926 – 2012 1 November 2012 It is with great sadness that we record of the death of Hans Werner Henze on Saturday 27 October at the age of 86. Born on 1 July 1926 in… Read more
Keyboard Alumni to Mark 40th Year 1 November 2012 Nine of the School of Keyboard Studies’ most distinguished alumni return to the RNCM during its 40th year to present masterclasses, concerts and adjudicate prizes. Starting on Thursday 13 October… Read more
Buffet Group Artists at RNCM 1 November 2012 As part of the RNCM’s ongoing partnership with instrument manufacturer Buffet Group, the months ahead see visits by some of the most exciting wind and brass musicians in Europe. We… Read more
Dr Yakubu Karagama Appointed Honorary Visiting Fellow 1 November 2012 We are pleased to announce that Dr Yakubu Karagama, Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, has accepted the position of Honorary Visiting Fellow at the RNCM. Dr Karagama did his… Read more
Postgraduate Pianist Wins International Competition 31 October 2012 Postgraduate pianist Syuzanna Kaszo has won First Prize in the 15th Stefano Marizza International Piano Competition. The Competition, which took place in Trieste, Italy between October 22 and 24, included… Read more