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December

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Friday Music in the Museum

08 December 2023, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

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Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

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RCMJD Soloists' Concert

09 December 2023, 11:00am
Performance Hall

Limited Availability

Specially selected RCM Junior Department musicians take centre stage for a concert of solo performances accompanied by piano.

January

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Chamber Tuesdays

09 January 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Vocal Masterclass with Edith Wiens

10 January 2024, 2:00pm
Britten Theatre

Soprano Edith Wiens returns to the RCM for a masterclass in vocal technique and expression.

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Lieder Competition

11 January 2024, 10:00am
Britten Theatre

Experience the talent of exceptional musicians from the Royal College of Music as they compete at the highest level for coveted RCM prizes.

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Lieder Competition

12 January 2024, 10:00am
Britten Theatre

Experience the talent of exceptional musicians from the Royal College of Music as they compete at the highest level for coveted RCM prizes.

A violinist and pianist performing in the RCM museum

Friday Music in the Museum

12 January 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments. 

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RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

12 January 2024, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington High Street, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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RCMJD Soloists' Concert

13 January 2024, 5:30pm
Performance Hall

Specially selected RCM Junior Department musicians take centre stage for a concert of solo performances accompanied by piano.

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Chamber Tuesdays

16 January 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Flute Masterclass with Joshua Batty

16 January 2024, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

Rising star Joshua Batty coaches RCM flautists in this insightful masterclass.

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Vocal Masterclass with Sir Thomas Allen

17 January 2024, 2:00pm
Britten Theatre

Illustrious RCM alumnus Sir Thomas Allen gives a masterclass to some of the College’s young singers.

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Ensemble Augelletti: New Beginnings

17 January 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Ensemble Augelletti, the 2023–25 New Generation Baroque Ensemble showcases a selection of pieces by composers who have reimagined music, including Bach's The Musical Offering.

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Rush Hour Thursdays

18 January 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Enjoy a varied programme of music from talented RCM musicians during this rush-hour concert.

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Friday Music in the Museum

19 January 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

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RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

19 January 2024, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington High Street, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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Violin Masterclass with Erik Heide

19 January 2024, 2:30pm
Performance Hall

Erik Heide, violinist with the award-winning Trio Ondine, offers his insights to members of the RCM violin department.

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RCMJD Soloists' Concert

20 January 2024, 5:30pm
Performance Hall

Specially selected RCM Junior Department musicians take centre stage for a concert of solo performances accompanied by piano. 

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RCM at the Austrian Cultural Forum

22 January 2024, 1:05pm
Austrian Cultural Forum, 28 Rutland Gate, London, SW7 1PQ

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at the Austrian Cultural Forum.

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Chamber Tuesdays

23 January 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Bassoon Masterclass with Todd Gibson-Cornish

23 January 2024, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

RCM alumnus and principal bassoon of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Todd Gibson-Cornish, returns to College to offer his expertise to RCM bassoonists. 

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Violin Masterclass with Peter Herresthal

23 January 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Award-winning violinist Peter Herresthal returns to the RCM for an exciting Spring Season masterclass. 

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Electronics Concert: Nymphéa

24 January 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Join us for an innovative concert curated by Nicholas Moroz — RCM alumnus, composer and researcher.

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Rush Hour Thursdays

25 January 2024, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this rush-hour concert. 

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Friday Music in the Museum

26 January 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

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RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

26 January 2024, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington High Street, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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Lute Masterclass with Joachim Held

26 January 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Studio

Join Joachim Held, one of the foremost lute players of his generation, in his debut visit to the RCM.     

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Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Flutes and Frets Duo

28 January 2024, 10:00am
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP

Join the Flutes and Frets Duo on an exploration of humanity through music from the past 500 years.

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Piano Masterclass with Dame Imogen Cooper

30 January 2024, 11:00am
Performance Hall

Internationally renowned pianist Dame Imogen Cooper returns to the RCM to mentor RCM pianists in an exciting public masterclass. 

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Chamber Tuesdays

30 January 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Vocal Masterclass with Louise Alder

31 January 2024, 2:00pm
Britten Theatre

Royal College of Music soprano alumna Louise Alder gives her debut masterclass at College to work with students from the vocal faculty. 

February

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Friday Music in the Museum

02 February 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

02 February 2024, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington High Street, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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Organ Interludes

02 February 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Alex Evans performs in the RCM‘s Organ Interludes series, exploring a variety of works on the Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

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RCMJD Organ Concert

03 February 2024, 5:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Enjoy a thrilling and varied programme of organ repertoire presented by organists from the RCM Junior Department.

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Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Rieko Makita

04 February 2024, 10:00am
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP

Multi-award-winning Japanese-Australian RCM pianist Rieko Makita performs best-loved works by Chopin, Ravel and Debussy.

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Piano Masterclass with Alexey Chernov

06 February 2024, 10:00am
Performance Hall

Royal College of Music alumnus Alexey Chernov returns to offer guidance to RCM pianists. 

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Chamber Tuesdays

06 February 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Clarinet Masterclass with Benjamin Mellefont

06 February 2024, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Acclaimed clarinettist and RCM alumnus Benjamin Mellefont returns to College to inspire the next generation of clarinettists.  

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Piano Recital with Alexey Chernov

06 February 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

RCM alumnus, pianist and composer Alexey Chernov performs solo works for piano in an inspiring recital.

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Trumpet Masterclass with Håkan Hardenberger

06 February 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Two violinists and a cellist sitting down and performing in the Royal College of Music Museum

Friday Music in the Museum

09 February 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

09 February 2024, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington High Street, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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Trombone Masterclass with Sasha Romero 

09 February 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Principal trombone of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra since 2018, Sasha Romero shares her knowledge with RCM trombonists.  

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Double bass Masterclass with Wies de Boevé

09 February 2024, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

Widely regarded as one of the foremost double bass players in Europe and principal double bass of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Wies de Boevé joins RCM string students for an unmissable masterclass.  

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Organ Interludes

09 February 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

James Todd performs in the RCM‘s Organ Interludes series, exploring a variety of works on the Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

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Trombone Recital with Sasha Romero

09 February 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Principal Trombone of the MET Opera, Sasha Romero showcases the rich, crisp and triumphant sounds of this thrilling instrument.

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Recorder Masterclass with Han Tol

09 February 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Studio

Renowned recorder player Han Tol is welcomed by students from the RCM Woodwind Faculty to share his breadth of knowledge.  

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Chamber Music Festival: Pocket Concerto

10 February 2024, 12:00pm
Performance Hall

RCM musicians collaborate with Sinead O‘Halloran, cellist of the Marmen Quartet.

Two RCM musicians performing on percussion instruments in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Chamber Music Festival: Beat it

10 February 2024, 2:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Musicians from the Percussion Faculty perform exciting works and arrangements for a range of instruments.

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Chamber Music Festival: Bacewicz Quintet

10 February 2024, 4:00pm
Performance Hall

RCM professors join forces with RCM musicians to present Beethoven’s charming and virtuosic Septet and Bacewicz's inventive Wind Quintet.

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Chamber Music Festival: Fiora and Sonora Quartets

10 February 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Join two of the successful 2023/24 RCM String Quartet Platform groups, the Fiora and Sonora quartets, for a concert celebrating some of the best repertoire of this genre.

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RCMJD Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Liana Tian, Michael Tao and Jaime Wong

11 February 2024, 10:00am
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP

A trio of RCM Junior Department pianists — Liana Tian, Michael Tao and Jaime Wong — showcase music by Ravel, Scriabin and Prokofiev.

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Chamber Music Festival: Figures in a Garden

11 February 2024, 12:00pm
Performance Hall

Chamber ensembles from the Woodwind Faculty collaborate to perform two serenades, including Jonathan Dove's Figures in a Garden.

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Chamber Music Festival: The Outsliders

11 February 2024, 2:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Brass Faculty musicians show off their skills with performances from dynamic trombone ensembles including The Outsliders.

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Chamber Music Festival: Joining Forces

11 February 2024, 4:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

RCM student chamber ensembles and RCM composers collaborate across faculties to present music by RCM’s Head of Composition Jonathan Cole, and a new work by an RCM student composer.

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Chamber Music Festival: Tour de Sax

11 February 2024, 5:30pm
Recital Hall

Hear RCM saxophonists perform a variety of French, contemporary British and jazz influenced repertoire including the second ever performance of Giles Swayne's entertaining and energetic Leapfrog.

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Chamber Music Festival: Marmen Quartet

11 February 2024, 7:30pm
Performance Hall

The renowned Marmen Quartet returns to the College to perform two of the most celebrated quintets with RCM musicians.

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RCM at the Austrian Cultural Forum

12 February 2024, 1:05pm
Austrian Cultural Forum, 28 Rutland Gate, London, SW7 1PQ

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at the Austrian Cultural Forum.

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Chamber Tuesdays

13 February 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Junior Fellow Showcase

14 February 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Hall

RCM Constant & Kit Lambert Junior Fellow for 2023/24, pianist Rieko Makita, both curates and performs in this unique concert.

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Chamber Spotlight: Les barricades mystérieuses

14 February 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

In the first instalment of this season's Chamber Spotlight series RCM musicians explore the 'mysterious barricades', a fascinating solo keyboard work by French baroque composer François Couperin.

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Chappell Medal Piano Competition Final

16 February 2024, 11:00am
Performance Hall

Experience the talent of exceptional musicians from the Royal College of Music as they compete at the highest level for coveted RCM prizes.

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Friday Music in the Museum

16 February 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

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RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

16 February 2024, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington High Street, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Morassi Quartet

18 February 2024, 10:00am
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP

Join the Morassi Quartet, an exciting young string group from the RCM, for a programme of Haydn, Janáček and Webern.

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Harpsichord Masterclass with Jan Waterfield

19 February 2024, 6:30pm
Performance Studio

Acclaimed harpsichordist Jan Waterfield shares her knowledge and expertise with RCM students in an inspiring masterclass.  

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Chamber Tuesdays

20 February 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Violin Masterclass with Marianne Piketty

20 February 2024, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Versatile violinist Marianne Piketty is welcomed by RCM violinists to share her knowledge as part of the Spring season masterclass series. 

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Percussion Masterclass with Third Coast Percussion

20 February 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Grammy Award-winning quartet Third Coast Percussion encourages creativity and curiosity in this percussion masterclass.  

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Saxophone Masterclass with Christoph Enzel

20 February 2024, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

Saxophonist, composer and arranger Christoph Enzel inspires the next generation of saxophonists in an exciting masterclass. 

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Viola Masterclass with Ivo-Jan van der Werff

20 February 2024, 6:00pm
West Parry Room

Violist with the Medici String Quartet for over 28 years and previously an RCM viola professor, Ivo-Jan van der Werff returns to College to share his expertise with viola students. 

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Clarinet Masterclass with Jonathan Leibovitz

20 February 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Inspirational clarinettist Jonathan Leibovitz joins the RCM masterclass series to share his knowledge with students.  

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Pre-concert talk: Sylvan Trio

21 February 2024, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Discover the Sylvan Trio in an insightful talk by RCM Librarian Peter Linnitt.

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Chamber Spotlight: From the Archives

21 February 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

For the second concert of this series we explore the rich collections of the RCM, focussing on the Sylvan Trio.

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Rush Hour Thursdays

22 February 2024, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this rush hour concert.

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RCM Brass Ensemble: Reflection and Hope

22 February 2024, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

In a concert of reflection and hope, the RCM Brass Ensemble performs Valerie Coleman's 2021 fanfare written in response to extraordinary international events.

Two students perform on a harpsichord and a historical violin in the Royal College of Music Museum

Friday Music in the Museum

23 February 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

23 February 2024, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington High Street, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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Faculty Showcase: Clarinet

23 February 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements for the clarinet, as Royal College of Music musicians celebrate their instrument.

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RCMJD Soloists' Concert

24 February 2024, 5:30pm
Performance Hall

Specially selected RCM Junior Department musicians take centre stage for a concert of solo performances accompanied by piano.

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RCMJD Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Megan Clarke and Noah Hall

25 February 2024, 10:00am
Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP

RCM Junior Department musicians Megan Clarke, cello, and Noah Hall, horn, play works by Schumann, Strauss, Paganini and more.

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RCM at the Austrian Cultural Forum

26 February 2024, 1:05pm
Austrian Cultural Forum, 28 Rutland Gate, London, SW7 1PQ

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at the Austrian Cultural Forum.

Two musicians performing on the violin

Chamber Tuesdays

27 February 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Viola Masterclass with Maxim Rysanov

27 February 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

RCM International Artist in Residence, violist Maxim Rysanov brings his breadth of experience to a masterclass with RCM viola students.

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Pre-concert performance: Birdsong

29 February 2024, 7:15pm
RCM Foyer

In this unique installation, be surrounded by birdsong in John Luther Adams' exploration into the connection between nature and music.

 

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RCM Wind Ensemble: Forces of Nature

29 February 2024, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

In celebration of RCM Green Week, the RCM Wind Ensemble performs a nature-inspired programme by exciting contemporary composers.

March

A guitarist performs in the RCM Museum in front of paintings and historical instruments

Friday Music in the Museum

01 March 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

01 March 2024, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington High Street, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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Trumpet Masterclass with Alison Balsom

01 March 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Alison Balsom, world-renowned trumpet virtuoso and ambassador for the instrument, returns to the RCM to coach trumpet students in this unmissable masterclass.

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Faculty Showcase: Saxophone

01 March 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements for the saxophone, as Royal College of Music musicians celebrate their instrument.

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Percussion Showcase

01 March 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Get lost in an evening of invigorating percussion works, with performances on a range of instruments.

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RCMJD Chamber Music Concert

02 March 2024, 5:30pm
Performance Hall

The RCM Junior Department is formed of inspiring young musicians aged eight to 18. See these rising stars perform a varied programme of works for small ensembles.

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Junior Fellow Showcase

04 March 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

The Carne Trust Junior Fellow, violinist Lucilla Mariotti, curates and performs in this unique concert series showcasing Junior Fellows from the RCM's Artist Diploma programme.

Chamber musicians perform on the flute and guitar in the performance studio

Chamber Tuesdays

05 March 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Bassoon Masterclass with Sergio Azzolini

05 March 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Bassoonist Sergio Azzolini, who regularly gives masterclasses around the world, offers his expertise to the RCM bassoon department.

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Chamber Orchestra of Europe Violin Masterclass with Mats Zetterqvist

05 March 2024, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

Violinist Mats Zetterqvist, who has said that ‘working with the young musicians of the RCM is always most rewarding’, returns to College for a violin masterclass.

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Chamber Orchestra of Europe Horn Masterclass with Jan Harshagen

05 March 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Jan Harshagen, Associate Horn with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, guides RCM students through nuances of horn playing from technique to timbre.

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Chamber Spotlight: Seven Last Words

06 March 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

In this final Chamber Spotlight concert of the season, RCM quartets perform Haydn's contemplative masterpiece.

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RCM Wind Ensemble: Forces of Nature

07 March 2024, 1:05pm
St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DS

Enjoy a programme of chamber music from the RCM Wind Ensemble, led by RCM Head of Woodwind Marie Lloyd, at this lunchtime concert.

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Music and Ideas: Revealing the classical chalumeau

07 March 2024, 5:15pm
The Carne Room

This talk features live-performance of 18th-century Viennese repertoire for the chalumeau, the predecessor of the clarinet. 

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Composers' Studio

07 March 2024, 7:30pm
Performance Hall

Hear new works from RCM composers performed by Explore Ensemble, named one of the UK's 'top new music bands' by BBC Radio 3.

Three violinists performing in the Royal College of Music Museum

Friday Music in the Museum

08 March 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

08 March 2024, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington High Street, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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Oboe Masterclass with Armand Djikoloum

08 March 2024, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

French oboist Armand Djikoloum brings his exceptional musicianship to a masterclass with RCM oboe students.

A man in a dark coat sitting cross-legged on the floor, looking off to the side and holding a guitar

Guitar Masterclass with Manus Noble

08 March 2024, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

RCM alumnus Manus Noble returns to the College to offer guidance to RCM guitarists.

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Song Plus: International Women's Day

08 March 2024, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

In celebration of International Women’s Day, singers from the RCM Vocal Faculty explore a programme of music by Germaine Tailleferre and Mel Bonis.

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Consort 21: Old Meets New

08 March 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Musicians from the Historical Performance and Composition Faculties combine forces to premiere innovative new chamber works using historical instruments.

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RCMJD Spring Concert

09 March 2024, 5:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The versatility of the RCM Junior Department is showcased in this spring concert, featuring multiple works for different ensembles.

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RCM at the Austrian Cultural Forum

11 March 2024, 1:05pm
Austrian Cultural Forum, 28 Rutland Gate, London, SW7 1PQ

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at the Austrian Cultural Forum.

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Harp Masterclass with Claudia Lucia Lamanna

12 March 2024, 10:00am
The Carne Room

Claudia Lucia Lamanna brings her ‘vibrant energy’ to a masterclass with RCM harp students.

A woman performs on a violin in the Performance Studio with a piano accompaniment

Chamber Tuesdays

12 March 2024, 1:05pm
Performance Studio

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Junior Fellow Showcase

13 March 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

The Mills Williams Junior Fellow, pianist Sofía Medina, curates and performs in this unique concert series which showcases Junior Fellows from the RCM's Artist Diploma programme.

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New Perspectives

14 March 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

New Perspectives, the RCM‘s flagship new music ensemble, performs works by Luigi Nono and Helmut Lachenmann alongside a world premiere.

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Friday Music in the Museum

15 March 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Drop into the Museum over your lunch break to enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

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RCM at St Mary Abbots- Church

15 March 2024, 1:05pm
St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington High Street, London W8 4LA

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

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Violin Masterclass with Anna Kandinskaya

15 March 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Studio

RCM alumnus Anna Kandinskaya returns to College for an insightful violin masterclass.

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Oboe Masterclass with Christopher Cowie

15 March 2024, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

RCM alumnus Christopher Cowie makes a welcome return to College for a masterclass with RCM oboe students.

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Faculty Showcase: Bassoon

15 March 2024, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements for the bassoon, as RCM musicians celebrate their instrument.

The Flentrop Orgelbouw organ in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Organ Interludes

15 March 2024, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Christopher Hughes performs in the RCM‘s Organ Interludes series, exploring a variety of works on the Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

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RCMJD Contemporary Concert

16 March 2024, 5:15pm
Performance Hall

Be the first to hear brand-new solo and chamber works written by RCM Junior Department composers in this vibrant programme.

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Keyboard Festival: Forgotten Landscapes, New Frontiers

17 March 2024, 11:00am
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Hear a wide variety of keyboard music that has inexplicably disappeared from our concert programmes at this year's Keyboard Festival.

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Guitar Masterclass with Gabriel Bianco

18 March 2024, 2:00pm
West Parry Room

French classical guitarist Gabriel Bianco gives an inspiring masterclass to students of the RCM guitar department.

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Piano Masterclass with Jarred Dunn

19 March 2024, 10:00am
Performance Hall

Jarred Dunn, celebrated pianist and teacher, brings his depth of knowledge to a masterclass with RCM piano students.

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Museum Late: The Evolution of the Flute

20 March 2024, 6:00pm
RCM Museum

RCM professor Rachel Brown and RCM musicians perform a selection of charming pieces showcasing significant instruments from the Museum’s collection of historical flutes.

A photograph taken from the balcony of a woman performing on a fortepiano in the RCM Museum

Friday Music in the Museum

22 March 2024, 12:30pm
RCM Museum

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

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RCMJD Soloists' Concert

23 March 2024, 11:00am
Performance Hall

Specially selected RCM Junior Department musicians take centre stage for a concert of solo performances accompanied by piano.

Harpists on stage in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

RCMJD End of Term Concert

23 March 2024, 2:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

This lively concert promises a rousing end to the Spring Term with a packed programme.

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