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His Majesty King Charles III announced as Patron of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Wednesday 8 May 2024

We are honoured that King Charles III has chosen to become Patron of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM), continuing his longstanding relationship with the College.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ presents Holst’s masterpiece The Planets in debut performance at BBC Proms and Helsinki Festival

Thursday 25 April 2024

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM) Symphony Orchestra bring Gustav Holst’s dazzling depiction of a journey through space to the BBC Proms on 25 August and Helsinki Festival’s closing concert on 1 September, in collaboration with the Sibelius Academy.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ ranked Global No. 1 for 3rd consecutive year

Wednesday 10 April 2024

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Performing Arts for the third year running and earned the inaugural top spot for Music in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ (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.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ student composes for historic Commonwealth celebration

Tuesday 12 March 2024

Â鶹ÊÓƵ composition student Jack Ledger-Dowse’s new fanfare and anthem were premiered at 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth in Parliament.

RCM composition students create bespoke soundscape for Kew Gardens spring festival

Tuesday 9 January 2024

Six RCM students will write new compositions that celebrate Kew’s unique landscape which will be played throughout the gardens as part of a brand-new spring festival.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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

Success for RCM composers chosen for the prestigious LSO Soundhub scheme

Thursday 30 November 2023

Three out of the four places on the 2023/24 LSO Soundhub scheme have been awarded to RCM composers.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ teaching acknowledged as ‘Outstanding’, achieving the highest Gold ranking in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

Thursday 28 September 2023

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM) achieved the highest rating of Gold for its outstanding teaching, delivery of student experience and outcomes in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

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

Tuesday 12 September 2023

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.

RCM spotlights rising talent in Composition for Screen showcase 2023

Thursday 13 April 2023

Composition for Screen students showcase their work performed to new short films, documentaries and animations by early career professionals, rescoring of videogames extracts and public domain videos.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ presents vibrant Summer 2023 Events Season

Wednesday 5 April 2023

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM) presents an inspiring events programme and shines a spotlight on women composers throughout the Summer Season

Â鶹ÊÓƵ ranked global No. 1 for performing arts 2023

Wednesday 22 March 2023

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been ranked as the global No. 1 institution for performing arts in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, holding this position for the second consecutive year.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ enters new phase of collaboration with Abbey Road Institute

Wednesday 9 November 2022

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s collaboration with Abbey Road Institute gives students enhanced professional recording studio experience.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 2022

Thursday 1 December 2022

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (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.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.

Museum blog: Bringing the RCM Museum to life with 'Art(efacts) of Music'

Friday 27 May 2022

Third year BMus composer Anian Wiedner introduces his Great Exhibitionists project, Art(efacts) of Music, and how he took inspiration from ‘Night at the Museum.’

Joseph Horovitz HonDMus FRCM, 1926 - 2022

Friday 11 February 2022

Renowned composer, professor and long-standing member of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community has passed away aged 95.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ ranked global number one for performing arts

Wednesday 6 April 2022

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been ranked as the global top institution for performing arts in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ announces 2022 Summer season

Wednesday 30 March 2022

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM) is pleased to present a vibrant summer events programme featuring festivals, classical concerts and innovative collaborations.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ named top institution for performing arts in the UK and Europe

Thursday 4 March 2021

Â鶹ÊÓƵ named top institution for performing arts in the UK for sixth consecutive year and top in Europe.

Dr Jonathan Cole appointed Head of Composition

Tuesday 21 December 2021

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ announces the appointment of Dr Jonathan Cole as Head of Composition.

RPS Composition Award success for RCM alumna Dani Howard

Tuesday 2 November 2021

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is delighted to announce that RCM alumna, Dani Howard, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Large-Scale Composition Award.

Strong National Student Survey (NSS) results for the RCM

Thursday 22 July 2021

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has performed well in the 2021 National Student Survey (NSS) achieving an overall satisfaction score of 85%.

Live performance returns to the RCM with summer events season

Thursday 15 April 2021

RCM musicians are taking to the College’s stages to perform together for the first time since autumn 2020.

New film showcasing the Â鶹ÊÓƵ features original music from student Dennis Tjiok

Thursday 27 May 2021

An exciting new film showcasing the RCM received its premiere last night at the College’s More Music Virtual Gala.

Prolific film and TV composer Debbie Wiseman OBE delivers RCM Crees Lecture

Wednesday 3 February 2021

Debbie Wiseman OBE will deliver the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s annual Crees Lecture on Wednesday 10 February.

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.

Natasha Loges appointed to a Personal Chair in Musicology

Wednesday 13 January 2021

Professor Natasha Loges HonRCM has been appointed to a Personal Chair by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

RCM alumni and affiliates awarded New Year’s Honours in 2021

Wednesday 6 January 2021

Members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

RCM composers nominated for The Ivors Composer Awards 2020

Tuesday 3 November 2020

Five Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni have been nominated for this year’s Ivors Composer Awards.

RCM composers recognised in Queen’s New Year’s Honours

Wednesday 8 January 2020

Composer and RCM alumna Helen Grime has been awarded an MBE for services to music in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2020, while RCM composition professor Errollyn Wallen has received a CBE for services to music.

RCM launches autumn season with events in London‘s newest concert hall

Wednesday 9 September 2020

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has launched its autumn events season for 2020, including the first performances in its brand-new Performance Hall.

Announcing August's performances in the RCM's online concert series

Monday 3 August 2020

Sir Antonio Pappano, John Wilson and Holly Mathieson feature alongside RCM students in this month's online concert series, taking classic performances from our archives.

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