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Former Director of Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Dies

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Former Director of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Dr. John Cranmer has died. The school released a statement noting, “We were sorry to hear that our former Director of Music Dr. John Cranmer passed away last week. John was a respected and popular member of the College community who will be greatly missed. We send our condolences {…}

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Roderick Williams, Gerald Finley Headline Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama’s 2021 Online Summer Slate

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The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama has announced its online summer program which will feature performances by some of opera’s greatest and upcoming stars. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be mainly on operatic performances. First up, baritone Gerald Finley will present a performance as part of the Schubert Song series. He will be accompanied {…}

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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Launches New PhD Program

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The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is launching a new PhD program centered on interdisciplinary, practice based doctoral research with cultural and social impact. Students in the program will have access to the college’s partnerships with organizations including BBC Wales, Welsh National Opera, Bad Wolf, Sherman Theatre, Theatr Clwyd, and Ty Cerdd, along with community groups such as {…}

News, Season Announcement

Musicfest Aberystwyth Unveil 2026 Season

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The lineup for Musicfest Aberystwyth 2026 is announced. Here’s a look at the classical vocal works. Côr ABC performs a free concert. Performance Date: July 4, 2026 The VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble performs at Musicfest Aberystwyth on their tour. Performance Date: July 19, 2026 Mark-Anthony Turnage and Rachael Hewer’s new opera, “The Railway Children,” gets its Wales premiere and second run. {…}

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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama to Honor WNO Leaders & Soprano Nuccia Focile

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The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama will honor a new class of Honorary Fellows at graduation ceremonies on July 9 and 10, 2026. Welsh National Opera co-CEOs and General Directors Sarah Crabtree and Adele Thomas will receive fellowships jointly, reflecting their collaborative leadership model at the company. Thomas has received Olivier Award nominations for Best New Opera Production {…}

Season Announcement

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Announces 2026 Slate

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The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has announced its 2026 season. Here is a rundown of vocal performances on offer. First up is “Orpheus and the Underworld,” directed by Mathew Eberhardt and conducted by David Jones. The cast includes Rhys Archer, Jamie Farrow, John Rhys Liddington, Tara Camm, Eleanor Woods, Louisa Ridge, Emma Evans, and Ronnie Enoch, among {…}

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Andrew Henley Wins Pendine International Voice of the Future Competition

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(Photo credit: Rick Matthews) Tenor Andrew Henley has won the 2025 Pendine International Voice of the Future competition. The competition at Llangollen International Eisteddfod featured a sing off between Henley and soprano Eiry Price. Henley performed “Che Gelida Manina” from “La Bohème,” “Gebet” by Wolf, and “Love Went a-Riding” by Bridge. Martin Fitzgerald, head of music at the English National {…}

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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Names New Head of Vocal Studies

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Dr. Fiona McAndrew has been named the Head of Vocal Studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD). Dr. McAndrew is a performer, academic, counsellor, voice teacher, and coach. She takes over for Mary King, who is stepping down from the role, but will continue to work with the institution on specific projects. “I am thrilled to {…}

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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama to Present ‘Don Giovanni’

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(Photo credit: Kirsten McTernan) The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama has announced its opera programming for its spring 2025 season. Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” is produced in collaboration with the David Seligman Opera School. Students will attend the stage direction of Isabelle Kettle. James Southall conducts. Alumni of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama can be seen {…}