News
Katie Stillman appointed Leader of Orchestra of Opera North
8 April 2024
Congratulations to alumna Katie Stillman, announced as the new Leader of the Orchestra of Opera North. Following an […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Strings
Chloé van Soeterstède appointed BSO Principal Guest Conductor
19 March 2024
Congratulations to alumna Chloé van Soeterstède on her appointment as Principal Guest Conductor with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. […]
Categories: Alumni, Conducting
Brennan Alleyne and Alex Bradford win the Williams-Howard Prize
18 March 2024
Tenor Brennan Alleyne and pianist Alex Bradford have won the third annual Williams-Howard Prize. An internal prize award […]
Categories: Features
The Day the Music Dies? Why time is running out to tackle the decline in UK music education
11 March 2024
Dr Jo Yee Cheung, pianist and Chief Executive/Founder of Olympias Music Foundation A moment of optimism first. Around […]
Categories: Alumni
RNCM partners with Olympias Music Foundation to open up access to music education
9 March 2024
The RNCM has announced a long-term partnership with the Olympias Music Foundation (OMF) to open up access to music […]
Categories: Alumni
RNCM announces new Master of Education
8 March 2024
The RNCM has enhanced its postgraduate portfolio through the launch of a Master of Education (MEd). Open for […]
Founding Principal honoured with new sculpture by Hazel Reeves
27 February 2024
Sir John Manduell CBE, the Founding Principal who brought together two eminent Manchester music schools to establish the […]
Julia Perry in Focus – the pioneering female composer still fighting to be heard
23 February 2024
By RNCM Professor of Singing and Researcher, Michael Harper Julia Perry was an exceptional and talented mid-twentieth century […]
Categories: Research
RNCM announces inaugural recipient of the Lucy Hale Award
1 February 2024
A new award set up to champion and support disabled and neurodiverse students at the RNCM has named […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Keyboard Studies
Alumni shortlisted for prestigious classical music awards
30 January 2024
The Royal Philharmonic Society has shortlisted several RNCM alumni for prestigious prizes at its annual awards. Contenders in this […]
Categories: Alumni
RNCM appoints conservatoire’s first Professor of Baritone Horn
10 January 2024
The RNCM has become the first UK conservatoire to appoint a dedicated baritone horn tutor. Principal specialist instruction […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Wind, Brass and Percussion
RNCM graduate scoops top industry prize
14 December 2023
A new RNCM graduate has scooped a top prize at the prestigious industry awards show in London. BMus […]
Categories: Alumni, Popular Music