Chloé van Soeterstède chosen by Intermusica for full representation 19 September 2019 Congratulations to Chloé van Soeterstède, chosen by Intermusica for full representation. The 2017 graduate joined Intermusica two years ago as the first conductor on their mentorship programme, which supported select… Read more
Unique PhD collaboration between poet and composer to create full-length opera 12 September 2019 A creative academic collaboration between a poet and composer will culminate in the production of a brand-new opera. A PhD student each from Manchester Metropolitan University and the RNCM, an… Read more
Soprano’s success at prestigious competition 12 September 2019 Congratulations to soprano Eliza Boom, winner of the Richard Bonynge Award and Mozart and Handel Prize at this year’s Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award. Open to singers… Read more
Soprano reaches final of prestigious competition 15 August 2019 Recent graduate Eliza Boom is one of six singers to reach the final of this year’s Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award. Open to singers from Australia and… Read more
Jack Rainey awarded Peter Lloyd Memorial Flute Prize 9 August 2019 Congratulations to undergraduate Jack Rainey, awarded the inaugural Peter Lloyd Memorial Flute Prize at the RNCM. Jack started to play the flute at the age of nine and has just… Read more
Postgraduates win prizes at Dean and Chadlington Singing Competition 25 July 2019 Congratulations to soprano Caroline Taylor, joint winner of the 2019 Dean and Chadlington Music Festival Singing Competition, and baritone Edward Robinson, awarded the Audience Prize. Forming part of the Dean… Read more
Sopranos to join National Opera Studio 11 July 2019 Sopranos Eliza Boom and Alexandra Lowe have been offered a place to study at the National Opera Studio (NOS), commencing in September. Established by the Arts Council as a link… Read more
Garry Walker appointed Opera North’s Music Director 25 June 2019 Congratulations to conducting alum Garry Walker, appointed Opera North’s Music Director, commencing in August 2020. Garry, who graduated in 1997, is currently Chief Conductor of the Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie in… Read more
Lo appointed Music Director of Northern Ballet 21 June 2019 Northern Ballet has appointed Jonathan Lo as its new Music Director, replacing John Pryce-Jones who is retiring after 27 years with the company. Jonathan, who graduated in 2010, will take… Read more
Le Yu appointed RNCM Deputy Director of Percussion 19 June 2019 The RNCM is pleased to announce that Le Yu (Leo) has been appointed to the new position of Deputy Director of Percussion, with immediate effect. Leo completed both undergraduate and… Read more
Josh Cirtina appointed Principal Bass Trombone with the RPO 14 June 2019 Congratulations to alum Josh Cirtina, appointed Principal Bass Trombone with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Read more
Tim Reynish awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours 10 June 2019 Many congratulations to Tim Reynish, awarded an MBE for services to music in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Renowned the world over for his work with orchestras and ensembles, Tim joined… Read more
Sara Fulgoni appointed Deputy Head of Vocal Studies 10 June 2019 The RNCM is delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Fulgoni as Deputy Head of Vocal Studies. A leading mezzo-soprano, Sara studied at the RNCM with Barbara Robotham, Nicholas Powell… Read more
Arts Council England support music education project 7 June 2019 Congratulations to the Olympias Music Foundation (OMF) on securing over £22,000 from Arts Council England to support a collaborative music education project exploring real-life migration stories by 60 secondary school… Read more
Le Yu receives Global Philanthropy award 3 June 2019 Congratulations to Le Yu (Leo), who’s been awarded the Artist of China for Global Philanthropy by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Our International Tutor in Marimba… Read more