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From the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to the BBC Proms: RCM musicians at the 2025 festival

Friday 16 May 2025

The BBC Proms have recently unveiled their 2025 season, which once again showcases the excellence of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) students, alumni and professors, who will perform at the world’s biggest classical music festival.

Inside the contemporary conservatoire: an in-depth new book from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

Tuesday 18 March 2025

Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, London, provides fresh insight into the role, purpose and impact of a conservatoire, with the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) as a central case study.

Legends and Tales are brought to life in the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Spring 2025 Season

Wednesday 11 December 2024

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) Spring 2025 Season weaves together dramatic stories and musical masterpieces with the theme of Legends and Tales, featuring performances by renowned leaders of the classical world.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ talent shines in BBC Young Musician 2024

Tuesday 22 October 2024

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) pianist Jacky Zhang captivated the judges throughout all stages of the prestigious BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, earning his place in the final three.

‘Defining Moments’ — introducing the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Autumn 2024 Events Season

Wednesday 14 August 2024

An exceptional line up of performances in the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) Autumn Season reflect the theme of Defining Moments: key events that inspired composers, or groundbreaking works that changed the course of music.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ showcases the future of music as students perform on some of the world’s most famous stages this summer

Wednesday 27 March 2024

From the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) concert halls to London’s Southbank Centre and Wigmore Hall, the Summer 2024 Season boasts a range of performances from festivals and orchestral masterpieces to unique chamber works and new music by RCM composers.

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ presents four festivals and welcomes distinguished visiting artists in spring 2024

Wednesday 6 December 2023

Sir Antonio Pappano returns to the College to conduct the RCM Symphony Orchestra, and Sir Thomas Allen and Dame Imogen Cooper share their knowledge with students in the masterclass series

RCM announces global collaboration with leading music education platform Forte and Inspired Schools group

Tuesday 12 September 2023

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is delighted to announce a new global partnership with the industry-leading online platform Forte offering lessons with RCM teachers to students in the global Inspired Schools group.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ welcomes world-leading artists as part of Autumn Season 2023

Wednesday 16 August 2023

Distinguished conductor Sir Andrew Davis makes his debut at the College, and world-renowned piano virtuoso Lang Lang shares his expertise with students as part of the RCM's masterclass series.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ presents vibrant Summer 2023 Events Season

Wednesday 5 April 2023

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) presents an inspiring events programme and shines a spotlight on women composers throughout the Summer Season

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ presents the music of America in Spring 2023 Season

Tuesday 20 December 2022

The RCM welcomes world-renowned artists as part of a varied season of concerts and events.

Season’s Greetings from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 2022

Thursday 1 December 2022

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) wishes you a festive season full of joy and music with a special performance of Silent Night filmed in RCM’s wonderful new campus.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ presents inspiring autumn events season

Wednesday 17 August 2022

The RCM announces a diverse range of concerts, talks and events including a series of performances inspired by nature this autumn.

HRH The Prince of Wales meets young musicians and confers honours Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

Tuesday 3 May 2022

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales today conferred honours to musicians, music industry professionals and RCM students during the annual President's Visit.  

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ announces 2022 Summer season

Wednesday 30 March 2022

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (RCM) is pleased to present a vibrant summer events programme featuring festivals, classical concerts and innovative collaborations.

National Youth Orchestra (NYO) success for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Junior Department

Monday 15 November 2021

A total of 26 musicians from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Junior Department are joining the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for 2022. This is a record number of RCMJD musicians selected for the orchestra in recent years.

RCM In Focus returns with new immersive performances for online audiences

Tuesday 26 January 2021

The popular RCM In Focus series returns this spring with new performances by RCM musicians, filmed especially for online audiences.

RCM Junior Department student, Jacky Zhang, wins first prize in ‘UK Piano Open’ International Piano Competition

Monday 14 December 2020

RCM Junior Department student, Jacky Zhang, was awarded the first prize in the ‘UK Piano Open’ International Piano Competition which was held in London from 27–29 November 2020.

RCM composers nominated for The Ivors Composer Awards 2020

Tuesday 3 November 2020

Five Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumni have been nominated for this year’s Ivors Composer Awards.

Music by RCM Junior Department composers performed by London Sinfonietta

Friday 23 October 2020

Music composed by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Junior Department students will be performed by the London Sinfonietta in an online event.

RCM musicians selected for London Philharmonic Orchestra schemes to prepare for profession

Friday 16 October 2020

Five RCM musicians have been announced as LPO Foyle Future First members for 2020/21 and one RCMJD musician joins the LPO Junior Artist scheme this year.

RCM musicians reach category finals in BBC Young Musician 2020

Tuesday 28 April 2020

Four outstanding students from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Junior Department (RCMJD) and one senior College undergraduate have reached their category finals in this year’s prestigious BBC Young Musician competition.

60th Birthday Celebrations

Monday 6 June 2011

Junior Department alumnus and renowned cellist Julian Lloyd Webber has been celebrating his 60th birthday this year with a series of special concerts.

Living Song

Thursday 3 November 2011

The RCM Junior Department's David Sutton-Anderson has written an article for the magazine of the National Association of Music Educators about the ground-breaking composition and choral project, Living Song.

RCMJD pianists at the Southbank Centre and Wigmore Hall

Monday 7 November 2011

This autumn, pianists from the RCM Junior Department (RCMJD) performed in two of London’s most prestigious venues.

Lara Live!

Wednesday 14 December 2011

JD pianist and BBC Young Musician 2010 Lara Melda performs live on BBC Radio 3.

BBC Young Musician 2012

Tuesday 17 April 2012

No fewer than five brilliantly talented RCM musicians have made it through to the category finals of the BBC Young Musician 2012...

Laura is Young Musician 2012

Monday 14 May 2012

RCM Junior Department student Laura van der Heijden has been crowned BBC Young Musician 2012...

Singing in the Rain!

Thursday 31 May 2012

Torrential rain didn't stop the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chamber Choir entertaining the crowds at the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant...

RCMJD students perform for HM The Queen

Monday 11 June 2012

Several students from the RCM Junior Department have performed for HM The Queen with the NCO

The Scalpel and the Bow

Monday 14 January 2013

Head of Performance Science Professor Aaron Williamon has featured on the popular BBC Radio 3 series Between the Ears.

The President's Award

Thursday 9 May 2013

HRH The Prince of Wales celebrated 20 years as President of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ by endorsing a brand-new honour, The President’s Award.

Trombone success

Friday 10 May 2013

RCM Junior Department trombonist Jasper Rose has won the British Trombone Society Carol Jarvis Jazz Competition.

The Full English

Tuesday 16 July 2013

The RCM Junior Department Chamber Choir has given a presentation as part of the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s The Full English Discovery Day.

New Head of Junior Programmes

Friday 6 September 2013

The RCM is delighted to announce the appointment of Miranda Francis as the new Head of Junior Programmes.

Primary Proms

Friday 11 October 2013

On Thursday 10 October, the RCM Junior Department Chamber Orchestra performed at a pair of very special events.

Barbara Boissard

Friday 17 January 2014

Barbara Boissard, RCM alumna and former Director of the RCM Junior Department from 1975-1983, has died.