EU student funding continued for 2020/21 29 May 2019 EU students starting university in 2020/21 academic year will have guaranteed home fee status and financial support for the duration of courses in England. Speaking in Brussels on Tuesday 28… Read more
Joint scholarships for RNCM and WAAPA 23 May 2019 The RNCM and Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts at Edith Cowan University (WAAPA) are deepening their partnership through substantial joint scholarships. Worth £10,000 (A$18,600) each, the financial support will… Read more
Chloé van Soeterstede is Marin Alsop Taki Concordia Conducting Fellow 15 May 2019 Congratulations to alum Chloé van Soeterstede, announced as the 2019 – 21 Marin Alsop Taki Concordia Conducting Fellow. Established in the 2009/10 season, this unique programme offers the opportunity for… Read more
Soprano signed to Askonas Holt 7 May 2019 Congratulations to soprano Samantha Clarke, signed to Askonas Holt for worldwide general management. The 2017 alum completed an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma and Intensive Masters of Music as a Sir John… Read more
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 29 April 2019 RNCM harpists enjoyed a successful visit to the Edinburgh International Harp Festival earlier this month. Tutor Eira Lynn Jones was invited as a main artist, presenting concerts, courses, workshops and… Read more
Kidane to open Last Night of the Proms 24 April 2019 Woke, a new work by Honorary Associate Artist Daniel Kidane, has been chosen to open this year’s Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. The piece will… Read more
Political recording is BBC’s Instrumental Choice 28 March 2019 (Speak to me): New music, New politics by RNCM Lecturer Dr Adam Swayne, was chosen as BBC Music Magazine’s ‘Instrumental Choice’ of the month, receiving a blistering 5* review for… Read more
Nimbus release for RNCM tutor 26 March 2019 SET, the latest recording by Professor Gary Carpenter, will be released on the Nimbus label on Friday 5 April. Read more
Bassoonists celebrate life of William Waterhouse 22 March 2019 In November 2018 RNCM bassoonists came together to create a film celebrating the life and contribution of William Waterhouse; outstanding musician, bassoonist, teacher, mentor, writer and collector. ‘Bill’ joined the… Read more
Manus Carey appointed Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes) 20 March 2019 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Manus Carey to the new role of Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes), commencing 1 May 2019. Manus joined the RNCM in September… Read more
Soprano joins Bayerische Staatsoper Opera Studio 19 March 2019 Vocal alum Sarah Gilford has been accepted onto the Bayerische Staatsoper Opera Studio, commencing in September. Founded during the 2006/07 season, the Bayerische Staatsoper Opera Studio supports highly talented young… Read more
RNCM launches Popular Music ambassador campaign 14 March 2019 The RNCM has launched a new ambassador campaign, assigning nine students and alumni to act as role models for its prestigious Popular Music Degree programme. Recent graduates James Bradshaw, Simon… Read more
Honorary Associate Artist appointed Principal Cello with Frankfurt Opera and Museum Orchestra 14 March 2019 Congratulations to RNCM alum and Honorary Associate Artist, Mikhail Nemtsov, appointed Principal Cello with the Frankfurt Opera and Museum Orchestra. Hailing from St Petersburg, Mikhail is currently Solo First Chair… Read more
Honorary Associate Artist signed to Intermusica 12 March 2019 Congratulations to RNCM alum and Honorary Associate Artist, Abel Selaocoe who has been signed to Intermusica. The 27-year-old South African cellist now joins their imagine portfolio; a space for exploring… Read more
Annual Appeal: £10,000 and counting… 11 February 2019 We want to say a very big thank you to everyone who’s donated to our 2018/19 Annual Appeal over the past two months. We’re absolutely thrilled to say that with… Read more