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A man wearing a black shirt, holding a cello, smiling at the camera, with a dark green background.
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 in Orchestral Masterworks. 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.

Clelia Le Bret looks down as she plays the cello

16 October 2024, 11:00am

This season introduces a new series of late-morning concerts in The Carne Room, overlooking the Royal Albert Hall, with music by Haydn, Beethoven, Shostakovich and Dvořák.

Vistors look at a pink 20th century dress in a museum display case

16 October 2024, 12:30pm

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

A cellist and pianist perfom together in concert blacks

16 October 2024, 6:00pm

Prepare to be wowed by extraordinary electronic sounds as RCM professor Dr Diana Salazar curates this cutting-edge concert series.

Tannaz Beigi plays the harp, looking down at her fingers

17 October 2024, 6:00pm

Chloé van Soeterstède conducts Sibelius’ glorious Symphony no 5, and RCM harpist Tannaz Beigi performs Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s dramatic Concertino for Harp and Chamber Orchestra.

An aerial photo of a wind quintet performing in the RCM museum, while a small audience watches attentively

18 October 2024, 12:30pm

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

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

18 October 2024, 1:05pm

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

Peter Herresthal wears a dark blue shirt in a large sunlit room and looks at the camera

18 October 2024, 2:00pm

Visiting Professor of Violin, Peter Herresthal returns to lead a masterclass with students from the Royal College of Music Strings Faculty.

Kris Garfitt wears a suit and tie and and plays his trombone under bright lights

18 October 2024, 2:00pm

Take a peek behind the scenes with trombonist Kris Garfitt, member of the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, as he shares his expertise with Royal College of Music musicians.

A flautist plays in a chamber group

18 October 2024, 7:30pm

The RCM Wind Ensemble presents an evening of music connected by one common factor: the Royal College of Music, with compositions by RCM alumni, staff and students.

Alexandre Dossin leans against a piano on a brightly lit stage, wearing a black shirt and trousers with his hands in his pockets

22 October 2024, 10:00am

Royal College of Music pianists learn from acclaimed pianist Alexandre Dossin in this inspiring masterclass.

Two violinists play their instruments in the RCM Museum

22 October 2024, 1:05pm

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

Vistors look at a pink 20th century dress in a museum display case

23 October 2024, 12:30pm

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

The silhouette of the back a conductor with his hands in the air, the orchestra in front of him with their bows in the air

23 October 2024, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at Leeds International Concert Season.

A black and white photo in which Jennifer Morches holds her cello and smiles

24 October 2024, 2:00pm

Students from the Royal College of Music gain insights from acclaimed cellist Jennifer Morsches in this public masterclass.

A woman performs a solo flute piece in the RCM Museum

24 October 2024, 6:00pm

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

A vocalist sings emotionally, a pianist accompanying behind him on a brightly lit stage

24 October 2024, 6:00pm

Musicians from the RCM Vocal & Opera Faculty perform a varied programme of songs and vocal works.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

25 October 2024, 1:05pm

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

A close-up view of two hands playing the organ, one on top of the other

25 October 2024, 6:00pm

Royal College of Music organist Jake Scicinski performs in the RCM’s Organ Interludes series, exploring a variety of works on the Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

Two girls play a marimba, smiling

29 October 2024 - 30 October 2024

A two-day course led by GALSI – Gender and the Large and Shiny Instruments – a pioneering initiative promoting gender equality among instruments not traditionally played by women.

A young child plays a guitar, laughing

29 October 2024, 10:30am

Discover the wonderful world of musical instruments in this fun exploratory session in the Royal College of Music Museum.

A young girl plays the cello, smiling

28 October 2024 - 30 October 2024

This course will include hearing the RCM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in rehearsal, providing inspiration for composing our own piece over three days. 

Vistors look at a pink 20th century dress in a museum display case

30 October 2024, 12:30pm

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

The interior of a church with a grand piano on the altar

30 October 2024, 1:10pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert.

Martyn Brabbins conducts a large orchestra and chorus on a brightly lit stage, and audience listening attentively

31 October 2024, 7:30pm

Martyn Brabbins, Prince Consort Professor of Conducting, leads the RCM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in one of the most monumental works of the 20th century.

A young girl rests her cello on her knee with her hands in the air

31 October 2024 - 01 November 2024

This popular two-day course focuses on creative music making, storytelling, arts and crafts, instrumental playing and singing, and culminates in an exciting show for parents and carers.

An aerial photo of a wind quintet performing in the RCM museum, while a small audience watches attentively

01 November 2024, 12:30pm

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

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

01 November 2024, 1:05pm

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

01 November 2024, 7:30pm

Martyn Brabbins, Prince Consort Professor of Conducting, leads the RCM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in one of the most monumental works of the 20th century.

Two adults help a young child play a xylophone, the child looks up laughing gleefully

26 October 2024 - 03 November 2024

Enjoy a variety of family friendly activites in the Royal College of Music Museum this half term.

Louis-Victor Bak wears glasses and looks down to his right, smiling softly

03 November 2024, 10:00am

RCM pianist Louis-Victor Bak plays music by Debussy and Chaminade in the Elgar Room of the Royal Albert Hall.

A grand piano in a room with a large rug and a chandelier and fireplace

04 November 2024, 1:05pm

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

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

05 November 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.

Two violinists play their instruments in the RCM Museum

05 November 2024, 1:05pm

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

Claudia Lucia Lamanna wears a blue dress and red lipstick and holds her harp, smiling at the camera

05 November 2024, 6:00pm

Claudia Lucia Lamanna returns to the Royal College of Music to inspire the next generation of harpists in this captivating masterclass.

Carole Dawn Reinhart stands outside and holds her trumpet, smiling

05 November 2024, 6:00pm

Recognised as one of the world’s outstanding trumpet soloists, Carole Dawn Reinhart takes us behind the scenes in a masterclass with RCM Brass Faculty musicians.

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