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Welcome to our Autumn Season of events!

This season encapsulates concerts that reflect the theme of Defining Moments: key events that inspired composers, and groundbreaking works that changed the course of music.

Monumental choral music

We feature the music of Michael Tippett, who studied at the Royal College of Music, in one of his most famous works – his iconoclastic oratorio A Child of Our Time, conducted by British music champion, Martyn Brabbins.

Sparkling scores 

Our orchestral programmes range from Mahler’s Ninth Symphony with Nicholas Collon, through Sibelius with Chloé van Soeterstède, and on to the Doctor Atomic Symphony by John Adams and the UK premiere of the recent Oscar-winning score for Oppenheimer. The RCM Junior Department orchestras end their autumn with an all-RCM composer concert, featuring Coleridge-Taylor, Britten, and a rare performance of Vaughan Williams’ Job: a Masque for Dancing.

Eclectic ensembles 

Our instrumental groups are very active throughout the autumn, with vigorous dance rhythms from the RCM Jazz Orchestra led by Bansangu founder, Paul Booth; John Williams performed by the RCM Wind Orchestra; and brass music through the ages with Matthias Höfs and the RCM Brass Ensemble. 

Chamber music gems 

Chamber music appears in many guises – our regular spotlight features include Villa-Lobos’ much-loved Bachianas brasileiras no 1 and Martinů’s tongue-in-cheek La revue de cuisine. A new chamber opportunity is our Elevenses series in The Carne Room, overlooking the Royal Albert Hall, with a free drink in the RCM Café. 

Cutting-edge talent 

New Perspectives features current and past RCM composers including Hannah Kendall’s Verdala, a work drawing on the British-Caribbean experience, and there is further new music in our regular Electric Dreams concert, curated by Dr Diana Salazar. Plus, enjoy a brand-new collaboration with the Natural History Museum and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. 

Masterclasses and more 

With insightful visits from Sir Thomas Allen, Gerald Finley, Clare Farr and Armand Djikoloum, regular Museum and organ concerts and much more, we look forward to welcoming you.

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11 December 2024, 12:30pm

Enjoy a tour of the RCM Museum led by our knowledgeable team.

A graphic of black figurines in positions spelling out STITCHED IN SOUND

12 December 2024, 6:00pm

Drawing inspiration from the idea of a tapestry woven by many hands yet presenting the illusion of a single creator, this performance promises to deliver a richly layered sonic experience.

A two-storey townhouse from the 16th century, birck-built with large windows

13 December 2024, 12:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at Pallant House in Chichester.

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01 August 2024 - 31 July 2025

Explore our unique collection of instruments, artworks and manuscripts. We're open Tuesday – Sunday.

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12 January 2025 - 16 March 2025

The new RCM Young Double Reed Programme is an exciting opportunity to meet fellow bassoon and oboe enthusiasts, whilst learning from RCM professors.

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