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Royal College of Music & Tête à Tête Team Up for Five World-Premiere Operas

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(Credit: Jeremy Richardson) The Royal College of Music and Tête à Tête will present “Fantasy & Fairytales” this July. The program features five world-premiere short operas by RCM composers, on July 3, 4, and 6 at 7 p.m. in the Britten Theatre at the Royal College of Music in London. All five operas will be performed by RCM singers and {…}

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Royal College of Music Announce Spring 2026 Public Performances

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The Royal College of Music (RCM) releases the details for its public performances taking place in spring 2026. This article only features classical voice concerts. The RCM Baroque Orchestra and RCM Chamber Choir join forces for a concert performance of Handel’s “Acis and Galatea.” Ashley Solomon directs. Performance Date: February 20, 2026 Stephen Barlow directs the RCM Opera Studio in {…}

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Royal College of Music Announces New Appointments for Martyn Brabbins, Speranza Scappucci , & Vasily Petrenko

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(Photo credits: Ealovega, Ehm) The Royal College of Music has announced new appointment for conductors Martyn Brabbins ,Vasily Petrenko, and Speranza Scappucci. Following a five-year term as Prince Consort Professor, Martyn Brabbins will join the Royal College of Music as a professor of conducting. In this position, Brabbins will work with conducting students several times each term as well as leading at least one performance project each year.  In addition, Speranza Scappucci and Vasily Petrenko will join the {…}

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Royal College of Music Names Two New Appointments

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The Royal College of Music (RCM) has announced the appointment of bass Jonathan Lemalu as Deputy Head of Vocal & Opera and distinguished pianist, coach and conductor Mark Austin as Assistant Head of Vocal & Opera. These appointments follow Audrey Hyland’s appointment as Head of Vocal & Opera in July and, alongside Michael Rosewell as Director of Opera, complete the {…}

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Royal College of Music to Present ‘The Cunning Little Vixen’

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The Royal College of Music is set to open its new academic year with an Autumn Season public performance programme that features concerts and opera. James Williams, Director at the Royal College of Music, said, “At the Royal College of Music we believe music serves – it serves culture, science, health, and the wider economy. Every performance this season shows why {…}

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Royal College of Music Announces New Artistic Director

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The Royal College of Music has announced that Andrew Moore is its next Artistic Director. He will take over his role in the spring of 2025. “I am really excited about joining the team at the Royal College of Music in early 2025 and bringing my experience gained with orchestras and festivals in the UK and internationally to shape future generations of {…}

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Royal College of Music Announces Summer Season 2024

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The Royal College of Music (RCM) has released the details of its 2024 summer season. For the purposes of this article only vocal pieces are featured. The final round of the Brooks van der Pump English Song Competition takes place at the Britten Theatre. Performance Date: April 19, 2024 RCM doctoral musicians offer new perspectives on repertoire from across the {…}