Inside the contemporary conservatoire: an in-depth new book from the Royal College of Music

Tuesday 18 March 2025

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

Royal College of Music ranked Global No. 1 for fourth consecutive year

Wednesday 12 March 2025

The Royal College of Music (RCM) has once again been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Music and Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The College has proudly held the top spot in Performing Arts for four consecutive years and for Music since its introduction last year.

Legends and Tales are brought to life in the Royal College of Music’s Spring 2025 Season

Wednesday 11 December 2024

The Royal College of Music (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.

The 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge: our most ambitious match fund yet

Tuesday 19 November 2024

For the 15th year in a row, the Royal College of Music is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match funding campaign.

Royal College of Music’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 Royal College of Music (RCM) Creative Careers Centre.

‘Defining Moments’ — introducing the Royal College of Music’s Autumn 2024 Events Season

Wednesday 14 August 2024

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

Royal College of Music presents Holst’s masterpiece The Planets in debut performance at BBC Proms and Helsinki Festival

Thursday 25 April 2024

The Royal College of Music (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.

Royal College of Music (RCM) takes centre stage at London’s prestigious Wigmore Hall

Monday 22 April 2024

A series of three concerts at Wigmore Hall give audiences the opportunity to experience Royal College of Music musicians performing in this remarkable venue.

Royal College of Music Museum awarded major grant, recognising significant contribution to research

Tuesday 9 April 2024

The Royal College of Music (RCM) Museum has been awarded a grant of over £1.1 million over a five-year period from Research England’s Higher Education Museums, Galleries and Collections Fund, to support its work in advancing understanding of music culture through history and societies.

Royal College of Music 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 Royal College of Music (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 Royal College of Music 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

The Big Give Christmas Challenge: one gift, twice the impact

Wednesday 15 November 2023

Help unlock £60,000 of funding this festive season through the UK’s biggest digital match funding campaign.

New audience seating in the Royal College of Music’s beautiful Britten Theatre

Thursday 19 October 2023

Over summer 2023, the Royal College of Music refurbished the Britten Theatre, replacing all the audience seating to improve comfort levels and sight lines.

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