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Royal College of Music’s The Marriage of Figaro to stream worldwide on OperaVision
The Royal College of Music’s (RCM) acclaimed production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro will be streamed worldwide on OperaVision from 29 August, offering audiences a chance to experience the celebrated performance from anywhere in the world.
Dr Sarah K Whitfield appointed Reader in Musical Theatre at the Royal College of Music
The Royal College of Music (RCM) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sarah K Whitfield to a Readership in Musical Theatre, in recognition of her distinguished achievement in scholarly research in music.

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