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Welcome to Spring Season! 

Join us for a season of music that weaves together dramatic stories and masterpieces with the theme of Legends and Tales. 

Orchestral adventures 

The RCM Symphony Orchestra welcomes world-renowned conductors Vasily Petrenko and Rafael Payare to lead enchanting performances of Ravel’s sensual Daphnis et Chloé and Berlioz’s extraordinary Symphonie fantastique. 

Celebrated musicians 

A host of industry-leading artists join us for special collaborations, including a residency with pioneering composer George Lewis, jazz music lead by saxophonist Trish Clowes, an exploration of myths and magic with conductor Natalia Luis Bassa, and a side-by-side performance of Brahms 4 with Chamber Orchestra of Europe musicians. 

Joyful festivals 

We return to the age of the silver screen with centenary screenings of Charlie Chaplin’s slapstick masterpiece The Gold Rush with live chamber music in our annual Chamber Festival, and the RCM Keyboard Festival presents music inspired by rituals and dances. 

Masterclasses and more 

A range of illustrious guest artists join us this season to share their expertise, including Sarah Willis, Edith Fischer, Tasmin Little, Velvet Brown and many more. 

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Viola Masterclass with Roger Benedict

07 January 2025, 6:00pm

Renowned British/Australian violist Roger Benedict shares his insightful teaching approach during an engaging masterclass.

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Museum Guided Tour

08 January 2025, 12:30pm

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

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Vocal Masterclass with Edith Wiens

08 January 2025, 2:00pm

Canadian soprano Edith Wiens, an RCM Visiting Professor of Vocal Studies, shares her expertise with vocalists in the Britten Theatre, drawing from her extensive teaching experience at prestigious institutions.

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Violin Masterclass with Tasmin Little

10 January 2025, 2:00pm

Tasmin Little has performed in some of the most prestigious venues in international concerto and recital performances. This afternoon, she shares her expertise with emerging RCM string players.

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Lieder Competition

14 January 2025, 10:00am

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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Chamber Tuesdays

14 January 2025, 1:05pm

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

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Cello Masterclass with Marc Coppey

14 January 2025, 6:00pm

Acclaimed cellist Marc Coppey is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of musicians, sharing his enthusiasm and expertise.

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Lieder Competition

15 January 2025, 10:00am

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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Museum Guided Tour

15 January 2025, 12:30pm

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

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Ensemble Augelletti: Parisian Charm

15 January 2025, 6:00pm

Taking inspiration from Paris’ first public, non-subscription concert series, the Concert Spirituel, Ensemble Augelletti performs charming chamber music by Corelli, Leclair, Bach and Telemann.

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Music and Ideas: Happy Birthday, Janet Hilton!

16 January 2025, 5:15pm

Join us in celebrating a significant birthday for Janet Hilton, a much-loved and distinguished clarinet professor at the Royal College of Music.

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Chamber Rush-hour

16 January 2025, 6:00pm

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

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Friday Music in the Museum

17 January 2025, 12:30pm

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

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RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

17 January 2025, 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.

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RCMJD Soloists' Concert

18 January 2025, 5:30pm

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

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European Horizons: RCM at the Austrian Cultural Forum

20 January 2025, 1:05pm

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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Trumpet Masterclass with Ashley Hall-Tighe

20 January 2025, 3:00pm

Internationally renowned trumpeter and educator Ashley Hall-Tighe has forged a performing career that spans over two decades. Ashley works with musicians from the RCM Brass Faculty in this inspiring masterclass.

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Chamber Tuesdays

21 January 2025, 1:05pm

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

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Carne Room Elevenses

22 January 2025, 11:00am

This season the RCM continues its late-morning chamber performances in The Carne Room, which offers spectacular views of the Royal Albert Hall.

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and solitary still

22 January 2025, 12:00pm

Visiting Bulgarian pianist Svetozar Ivanov presents ‘…and solitary still…’, a collection of ten audio vignettes inspired by poetry.

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Museum Guided Tour

22 January 2025, 12:30pm

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

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Chamber Rush-hour

22 January 2025, 6:00pm

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

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Daphnis and Chloé

23 January 2025, 7:30pm

Vasily Petrenko returns to conduct the RCM Symphony Orchestra in sparkling scores by Respighi and Ravel, framing the Tubin Double Bass Concerto performed by Will Duerden.

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RCM at Pallant House Gallery

24 January 2025, 12:00pm

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

A string quartet performs to an audience in the RCM Museum, captured between exhibit displays of historical string instruments

Friday Music in the Museum

24 January 2025, 12:30pm

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

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RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

24 January 2025, 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.

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Cello Masterclass with Laura van der Heijden

24 January 2025, 2:00pm

Royal College of Music cellists draw inspiration from Laura can der Heijden’s extensive experience during an afternoon masterclass.

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Opera Scenes

24 January 2025, 5:30pm

Hear talented singers from the RCM Vocal & Opera Faculty perform excerpts from some of the most beloved operas.

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RCMJD Soloists' Concert

25 January 2025, 5:30pm

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

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Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Amy Gillen and Frasier Hickland

26 January 2025, 10:00am

Flautist Amy Gillen and pianist Frasier Hickland take to the Elgar Room stage to perform a wide-ranging repertoire, including music by Nino Rota, Herbert Hughes and Pablo de Sarasate.

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RCM Museum: Relaxed Opening

26 January 2025, 10:00am

The RCM Museum will open an hour early for anyone who may benefit from a reduced-sensory experience of the exhibition and museum.

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Chamber Tuesdays

28 January 2025, 1:05pm

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

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Museum Guided Tour

29 January 2025, 12:30pm

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

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Chamber Rush-hour

29 January 2025, 6:00pm

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

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2025 Crees Lecture with Sam Jackson: On the World’s Stage with the BBC Proms

30 January 2025, 6:00pm

Sam shares insights into his role in shaping the strategic vision for the network and maintaining the prominence of the world’s biggest classical music festival in the UK and across the world.

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