Alum’s guide to healthy piano playing 21 February 2020 A new book offering a unique approach to piano playing has been published by Peters Edition. Written by alum Penelope Roskell, The Complete Pianist: from healthy technique to natural artistry… Read more
Simon Parkin arranges track on record-breaking album 24 January 2020 Simon Parkin, Deputy Head of Undergraduate Studies, has arranged five tracks on Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s record-breaking album. Hitting the top of the Classical Charts earlier this month, Elgar has subsequently entered… Read more
Alum selected for ROH Jette Parker Programme 16 January 2020 Alumna Alexandra Lowe is one of four new singers to join the Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Young Artists Programme (JPYAP). Commencing in September, the prestigious programme supports the artistic development… Read more
Olympias wins Community Award 18 November 2019 Congratulations to the Olympias Music Foundation, winners of the Creativity in the Community Award at the Be Proud Awards 2019. Hot on the heels of their success at the 2018… Read more
RNCM composers shortlisted for Ivors Composer Awards 28 October 2019 Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Matthew Sergeant, Gavin Higgins and Gary Carpenter are amongst the names shortlisted for The Ivors Composer Awards 2019. Now in their 17th year, the prestigious awards honour… Read more
Graham McCusker composes for new BBC drama 28 October 2019 Postgraduate baritone Graham McCusker has written vocal music for the upcoming BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman’s best-selling trilogy, His Dark Materials. Starring James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda, the… Read more
Andrew Masterson awarded young artist bursary 22 October 2019 Tenor Andrew Masterson is one of two singers awarded a 2019 PwC/Wexford Festival Opera Emerging Young Artist Bursary. Supporting and celebrating emerging Irish talent, the initiative provides financial support to… Read more
Q&A with tenor Hubert Francis 21 October 2019 Australian-born Hubert Francis is one of the leading singing actors of his generation. An RNCM alum, he works with conductors Benini, Bychkov, Domingo, Joel, Jurowski, Koenigs, Pappano and Salonen; directors… Read more
Prizes for Chloé at international competition 21 October 2019 Congratulations to alum Chloé van Soeterstède, winner of two prizes at the 2019 German Conductors’ Awards. An international competition for young conductors, the Awards are organised by the German Music… Read more
Iyad Sughayer announced as CMF Artist 15 October 2019 Pianist Iyad Sughayer is one of seven musicians joining the City Music Foundation as a 2019 CMF Artist. Established seven years ago to aid aspiring young musicians at the start… Read more
Archive project receives National Lottery support 7 October 2019 The RNCM has received a grant of over £60,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a project celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of its founding institutions. Established… Read more
Carol Jarvis returns as Tutor in Trombone 26 September 2019 Trombonist Carol Jarvis is another RNCM alum making a welcome return this term, joining a fantastic team of tutors within the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion. Since graduating in… Read more
A last night to remember 20 September 2019 The RNCM has a rich history of composition. It’s a place where new things happen; where students develop their craft with inspirational tutors and hear their creations come alive on… Read more
Alpesh Chauhan joins Awards for Young Musicians 20 September 2019 Alum Alpesh Chauhan has become a patron of UK charity Awards for Young Musicians (AYM). Supporting talented young musicians for over 20 years, AYM helps those from low-income families to… Read more
Simon Davies returns as Tutor in Contrabassoon 20 September 2019 Alum Simon Davies has made a welcome return to the RNCM this term, joining our School of Wind, Brass and Percussion as a Tutor in Contrabassoon. Graduating in 2005, Simon… Read more