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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· 9d

More RCM soloists feature at the BBC Proms this week! Alumna Alina Ibragimova performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, while alumni Charlotte Bowden and Jessica Cale join RCM International Visiting Artist Nicky Spence to sing Weber’s Oberon 🎶 📸: Joss McKinley, Helena Cooke, Julian Guidera, Ki Price

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· 23d

'It's important for performers to think of ourselves as athletes and look after ourselves.' As violin professor @madeleinemitchell.bsky.social says, health & self-care are part of thriving in today's music industry. Be inspired by RCM musicians incorporating movement into their work: bit.ly/TeamRCM

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· 26d

The BBC Proms start tonight, kicking off a season filled with RCM musicians!🎶 Three alumni feature this week, with a world premiere by Josephine Stephenson at the First Night, tenor Laurence Kilsby sings with the Jupiter Ensemble, and John Wilson conducts the Sinfonia of London.

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· 28d

How do you prepare for performance? Whether it's playing music in a concert hall or football in a stadium, the RCM Centre for Performance Science is at the cutting edge of research into optimising these crucial moments. Find out more in the latest edition of Upbeat magazine: bit.ly/PerformanceS...

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Jul 13

Top of the class! ✨ Following last week’s inspiring graduation ceremonies, the Royal College of Music has once again excelled in the National Student Survey, achieving outstanding results in teaching areas, academic support, wellbeing and resources. Read more: bit.ly/rcm-nss-26

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Jun 29

The RCM is pleased to welcome flautist Amy Yule, piccolo player Kathleen Stevenson, oboist Philippe Tondre, bassoonist Theo Plath and the Alinde Quintet to its Woodwind Faculty as International Visiting Artists from September! Find out more: bit.ly/rcm-ww-iva

Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Jun 29

Wimbledon starts today! Did you know that Royal College of Music alumni Benjamin Britten and Frank Bridge were both tennis fans? Look out for the printed summer edition of Upbeat magazine next week, featuring articles on the surprising connections between music and sport. What's not 'two-love'?

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Jun 24

Dr Ingrid Pearson has been awarded a £100,000 research grant by UKRI to explore how additive manufacturing (including 3D printing) can be used to produce playable replicas of historical woodwind instruments at the RCM 🪈 Discover more: bit.ly/rcm-ukri 📸: Chris Christodoulou

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Jun 10

The Royal College of Music is delighted to welcome new professors Neal Davies, Robert Murray, Benjamin Appl, Arwel Treharne Morgan, Neil Baker and Matthew Marriott to the Vocal & Opera Faculty this September! Find out more: bit.ly/rcm-vocal26

Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· May 27

The RCM is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Martyn Brabbins, Professor Neta Spiro and Professor Tania Lisboa to Personal Chairs in their fields, and Dr George Waddell as Reader in Performance Research and Innovation. Find out more: bit.ly/rcm-appoints

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· May 26

Discover stories of migrant musicians from Nazi Germany in this new animation, based on research from the RCM. The video celebrates the impact of the Music, Migration and Mobility project, showing how exiled composers reshaped Britain’s musical life. Learn more: bit.ly/rcm-mmm-26

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· May 26

Today we mark the centenary of the birth of composer Joseph Horovitz, a much-loved member of the RCM Composition Faculty for nearly 60 years. Joe's legacy is celebrated in the largest composer archive housed by the RCM Library, now available to explore online. Find out more: josephhorovitz.co.uk

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· May 15

We’re thrilled to welcome drummer Jas Kayser and timpanist Tomohiro Ando, who will be joining the Timpani and Percussion Faculty as International Visiting Artists from September! Learn more: bit.ly/rcm-percussi...

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· May 15

Feeling inspired by Bridging Worlds at RCM last week ✨ It was a joy to bring together @royalalberthall.bsky.social Associate Artists Rushil Ranjan & Abi Sampa with students from RCM, Trinity Laban, @rncmlive.bsky.social and the Sunshine Orchestra, celebrating music and movement across cultures 🌎🎶

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· May 6

The RCM Museum's upcoming exhibition, Shared Airs: Our Thriving Folk Musics, explores the world of contemporary folk traditions, celebrating why folk music continues to thrive. The exhibition is free and opens on Tuesday 19 May. Learn more: bit.ly/rcm-shared-a... 📸: Ellen Seidell

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Apr 28

Inspired by Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, five RCM composers create new works using recordings of lark song. The works will be performed for a special panel including Nicola LeFanu on 29 April. Learn more: bit.ly/rcm-larks 📸 of RVW: Gerald Festus Kelly, RCM Museum Collection

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Apr 14

The RCM Museum is now on the Bloomberg Connects app! With the Bloomberg Connects app, you can explore the musical treasures of our museum and discover 500 years of music-making history straight from your phone, wherever you are in the world. Learn more: bit.ly/rcm-bloomberg

Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Apr 10

We're still basking in the glow of a sparkling Spring Term at the Royal College of Music! Take a look back at just some of the recent achievements of our staff, students and alumni: bit.ly/UpdatesSpring26 #RCMUpbeat

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Apr 1

Priority booking is now open for our Summer Season! If you are an RCM Friend, take advantage of the seven-day priority booking period and secure your seats for captivating concerts and events this summer. Want to become an RCM Friend? Learn how at www.rcm.ac.uk/support/frie...

Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Mar 26

The RCM has been ranked the No. 1 UK institution for Music and Performing Arts in the QS World Rankings! 🎉 The RCM’s success belongs to our exceptional students, faculty and staff, whose artistry and commitment define the RCM as a global leader. Read more: bit.ly/rcm-qs26 📸: Chris Christodoulou

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Mar 25

Announcing our Summer Season of events! ☀️ Journey across the world with music shaped by folk traditions this summer at the Royal College of Music, with concerts and events for all to enjoy. Booking opens on 8 April, or 1 April for priority bookers: www.rcm.ac.uk/events/

Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Mar 20

That’s a wrap on #RCMGreenWeek 2026! We’ve loved putting the spotlight on sustainability at the RCM through inspiring activities, such as such as gardening for wellbeing, nature-inspired improvisation and free bike maintenance. Learn more about Green Week: bit.ly/rcm-green-week

Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Mar 16

It’s Green Week at the Royal College of Music! 🌳 From 16 to 22 March, the RCM is hosting a range of activities for staff and students to get involved with sustainability, from practical tips to music-making sessions based on environmental themes. Learn more: bit.ly/rcm-green-week

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Mar 16

Sounds of Blossom at Kew Gardens is now open! 🌸 Visitors can immerse themselves in Kew’s world-renowned magnolia and cherry blossom collections whilst hearing evocative soundscapes written by RCM composers. Find out more: bit.ly/rcm-kew-2026 📸: RBG, Kew @rbgkew.bsky.social

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Mar 2

Wishing Katherine ‘Waffy’ Spencer a warm welcome to the RCM’s Historical Performance Faculty! Joining us as a historical clarinet professor, Katherine holds principal clarinet positions in many orchestras and has made numerous BBC Radio 3 solo broadcasts. Find out more: bit.ly/rcm-hp-clari...

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Feb 27

Bridging Worlds at the RCM, 7 May🎟️ Experience brand-new music where Western classical meets global traditions Curated by @royalalberthall.bsky.social Associate Artists Rushil Ranjan & Abi Sampa, with @rncmlive.bsky.social, Trinity Laban and the Sunshine Orchestra www.rcm.ac.uk/events/detai...

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Feb 25

Congratulations to colleagues in the Royal College of Music’s Centre for Performance Science, who were awarded their prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education by Their Majesties The King and Queen yesterday for its transformational and innovative work! #QEdPrizes

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Feb 23

Handel, with care! Here are some of our Historical Performance students rehearsing Acis & Galatea by Handel, who was born on this day in 1685, ahead of their stunning performance of the work last Friday. Find out more about Historical Performance at the Royal College of Music 🎻 www.rcm.ac.uk/hp/

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Feb 18

Last week we held a special event at 11 Downing Street to celebrate the RCM’s educational partnerships 🎉 Featuring inspiring performances from RCM students, it was fantastic to celebrate the work of the RCM in an iconic setting.

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Royal College of Music@rcmlondon· Feb 11

Don't miss our latest Music and Ideas talk: Mozart Improvised, Why Don't We? Today at 5.15pm in the Performance Hall, Dr Gerardo Gozzi and RCM students explore the Royal College of Music's unique improvisation course, and how it equips musicians for versatile careers. www.rcm.ac.uk/events/detai...