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Legends and Tales are brought to life in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Spring 2025 Season

Wednesday 11 December 2024

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (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.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition unite for unique collaboration

Wednesday 27 November 2024

Composers from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM) are working with the Natural History Museum to create an immersive musical experience inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s 60th exhibition.

Andrew Moore announced as Artistic Director of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Monday 18 November 2024

We are delighted that Andrew Moore will join the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM) as Artistic Director from spring 2025.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Creative Careers Centre celebrates 25 years of support for RCM students and graduating musicians

Monday 21 October 2024

Renowned for its forward-thinking and holistic approach to developing the careers of young musicians, this year marks a quarter of a century of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM) Creative Careers Centre.

2024/25 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Fellowships announced

Tuesday 3 September 2024

Selected via a competitive audition process, the list comprises some of today’s most talented young performers and academics.

Critical acclaim and standing ovation for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ at the BBC Proms

Tuesday 27 August 2024

Described as ‘powerful’, ‘extraordinary’ and ‘tantalizing’ by reviewers, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus made their spectacular debut at the world’s biggest classical music festival, the BBC Proms, to critical acclaim.

‘Defining Moments’ — introducing the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Autumn 2024 Events Season

Wednesday 14 August 2024

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

Dr Jonathan Cole and William Mival each appointed to a Personal Chair in Composition Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Monday 22 July 2024

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM) has appointed Dr Jonathan Cole, Head of Composition, and William Mival, Composition professor, to Personal Chairs in Composition.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ excels in National Student Survey

Thursday 11 July 2024

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM) achieved excellent results in the annual National Student Survey (NSS), excelling in teaching quality, learning opportunities and student voice.

His Majesty The Emperor of Japan visits the Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Wednesday 26 June 2024

His Majesty The Emperor of Japan experienced the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s unique blend of heritage and innovation.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ students perform at State Banquet for Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan

Wednesday 26 June 2024

Students from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (RCM) had a unique opportunity to perform for Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan, Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla and Members of the Royal Family at the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on 25 June 2024.

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%.

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