School of Vocal Studies and Opera

RNCM Opera brings classic fairytale to the backstreets of Manchester

12 February 2018

RNCM Opera remains close to home this Spring, bringing Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel to the eerie backstreets of Manchester. […]

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Alumna joins Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s Young Artists Programme

12 January 2018

Congratulations to alumna Lauren Fielder, one of 10 singers chosen to join Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s Young Professional Artists […]

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Mezzo-soprano receives Independent Opera scholarship

28 November 2017

Postgraduate mezzo-soprano Rhiain Taylor has received a Vocal Scholarship from Independent Opera at Sadler’s Wells. Awarded annually to […]

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Eminent vocal alumni in live cinema broadcast from the Met

17 November 2017

The stellar cast of Thomas Adès’s opera The Exterminating Angel features a host of familiar names from the RNCM To […]

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RNCM Opera presents Massenet’s Cinderella

13 October 2017

We bring a little festive magic to the College this December when RNCM Opera presents Jules Massenet’s enchanted […]

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Kieron-Connor signed by Harlequin

10 October 2017

Congratulations to undergraduate countertenor Kieron-Connor Valentine who has been signed by Harlequin Agency Limited. Established in 1986 by […]

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Alexandra Dariescu to première The Nutcracker and I

3 October 2017

Alumna Alexandra Dariescu will première her new work, The Nutcracker and I, at Barbican’s Milton Court Concert Hall […]

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RNCM singers join Edvard Grieg Kor

22 September 2017

Alumnus James Berry and postgraduates Chris Littlewood and Ingvild Schultze Florey have been invited to sing with the […]

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Katie Lowe wins Elizabeth Connell Prize

18 September 2017

Congratulations to 2016 alumna Katie Lowe, winner of the Elizabeth Connell Prize for Aspiring Dramatic Sopranos. Established in […]

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Elgan Llŷr Thomas joins ENO Harewood Artists Programme

18 September 2017

Congratulations to tenor Elgan Llŷr Thomas, one of four new singers to join English National Opera’s 2017/18 Harewood […]

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Daniel Shelvey joins National Opera Studio

18 September 2017

Congratulations to baritone Daniel Shelvey on being selected to join this year’s National Opera Studio. Established by the […]

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New appointments for September 2017

17 August 2017

The RNCM has announced a number of new International Chairs and Tutors, commencing in September. Director and alumnus […]

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