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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. 

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

Friday Music in the Museum

31 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

31 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.

Marcus Noble looks down at his guitar as he plays

Guitar Masterclass with Manus Noble

31 January 2025, 2:00pm

The RCM welcomes Irish guitarist and RCM alumnus Manus Noble, one of the UK's leading classical guitarists, known for his strong, unique sound.

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Opera Scenes

31 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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Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Hope Cramsie

02 February 2025, 10:00am

Guitarist Hope Cramsie plays repertoire spanning Renaissance-era composers like John Dowland and Alonso Mudarra to twentieth century pieces by Francis Poulenc and Federico Mompou.

A young woman plays the saxophone to an audience, a piano accompanist behind her

Chamber Tuesdays

04 February 2025, 1:05pm

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

A group of opera singers in Victorian era clothing sit around a table mid-performance

Opera Scenes

04 February 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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Clarinet Masterclass with Benjamin Mellefont

04 February 2025, 6:00pm

Currently serving as the Principal Clarinet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Mellefont returns to his alma mater to lead an engaging clarinet masterclass.

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Museum Guided Tour

05 February 2025, 12:30pm

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

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Chamber Rush-hour

05 February 2025, 6:00pm

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

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Music and Ideas: Re-introducing Gary Ryan

06 February 2025, 5:15pm

This session highlights guitarist Gary Ryan’s inspiring musical versatility as the first non-bowed string player to be appointed RCM Head of Strings.

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RCM Jazz Orchestra: Radiant Resistance

06 February 2025, 7:30pm

Saxophonist Trish Clowes directs the RCM Jazz Orchestra in her own music, dedicated to the power of kinship, solidarity and positive action.

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

Friday Music in the Museum

07 February 2025, 12:30pm

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

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RCM at St Martin-in-the-Fields

07 February 2025, 1:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

07 February 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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Oboe Masterclass with Nick Deutsch

07 February 2025, 2:00pm

With an impressive career as Principal Oboe for some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, the RCM welcomes back renowned Visiting Professor of Oboe, Nick Deutsch, to share his insights with RCM musicians. 

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Flute Masterclass with Julien Beaudiment

07 February 2025, 3:00pm

Renowned flautist Julien Beaudiment stands as a distinguished representative of the French flute school, now making his inaugural visit to the Royal College of Music.

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Organ Interludes

07 February 2025, 6:00pm

Elliot Randall performs in the RCM’s Organ Interludes series, exploring a variety of works on the Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

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RCM Jazz Orchestra: Radiant Resistance

08 February 2025, 1:00pm

Saxophonist Trish Clowes directs the RCM Jazz Orchestra in her own music, dedicated to the power of kinship, solidarity and positive action.

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RCMJD Organ Concert

08 February 2025, 5:30pm

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

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RCMJD Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Jamaal Kashim

09 February 2025, 10:00am

Spend your Sunday morning relaxing to the music of JS Bach, Nino Rota and Joe Hisaishi, performed by harpist Jamaal Kashim in the Elgar Room.

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Oboe Masterclass with Jacques Tys

11 February 2025, 2:00pm

The RCM is pleased to welcome back Prince Consort Professor of Oboe Jacques Tys for an informative masterclass.

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Saxophone Masterclass with Marco Albonetti

11 February 2025, 6:00pm

Italian saxophonist Marco Albonetti provides inspiration and guidance to the Royal College of Music's emerging saxophonists.

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Viola Masterclass with Nora Romanoff-Schwarzberg

11 February 2025, 6:00pm

Violist Nora Romanoff-Schwarzberg is a regular guest on international stages. She brings her experience to the RCM for this special masterclass.

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Museum Guided Tour

12 February 2025, 12:30pm

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

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Chamber Concert: Celebration 

12 February 2025, 1:05pm

In this concert given in the presence of versatile composer George Lewis, RCM musicians perform an eclectic range of his intricate chamber works.

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Pre-concert talk: George Lewis

12 February 2025, 5:45pm

Don’t miss the chance to hear George Lewis offer insights into his music during a pre-concert talk with RCM Head of Composition, Professor Jonathan Cole.

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RCM Wind Orchestra and New Perspectives

12 February 2025, 7:30pm

Royal College of Music musicians perform an eclectic range of George Lewis' flamboyant ensemble scores as the conclusion to his residency day.

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Chappell Medal Competition

13 February 2025, 11:00am

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

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

Friday Music in the Museum

14 February 2025, 12:30pm

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

14 February 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.

Sarah Willis holds her horn over her right shoulder with her other hand on her hip, smiling

Horn Masterclass with Sarah Willis

14 February 2025, 2:00pm

Hear a captivating masterclass with Sarah Willis MBE, who has been educating young musicians in her masterclasses all over the world.

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RCM Chamber Festival: Songs of the River – A Musical Voyage

15 February 2025, 11:00am

Hear inspiring chamber music performances as part of the Royal College of Music's annual Chamber Festival.

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RCM Chamber Festival: Scorpion Tales

15 February 2025, 1:00pm

Hear inspiring chamber music performances as part of the Royal College of Music's annual Chamber Festival.

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RCM Chamber Festival: The Gold Rush - Film in concert

15 February 2025, 3:00pm

A unique opportunity to watch a centenary screening of Charlie Chaplin’s masterpiece The Gold Rush with live chamber ensemble in the Britten Theatre.

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