Royal College of Music

Something exciting has arrived in the RCM Museum and we're putting the final touches on our Kurt Cobain Unplugged exhibition ahead of tomorrow’s opening! 👀 🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/CobainUnplugged

‘Millions of notes... millions of lives’ In May we enjoyed an insightful masterclass with Maxim Vengerov – hear what he says about Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, played by RCM violinist Yixuan Ren. Can you hear the life between each note in this heartfelt melody? #FlashbackFriday

A fascinating few days hosting the inaugural Music and Parental Wellbeing Symposium, where over 75 international speakers came together to explore music’s vital role in supporting parents’ wellbeing. Find out more about the RCM’s research: bit.ly/RCM-Symposium @CPerfSci

Royal College of Music auditions are coming to Australia! 🌏 We're thrilled to announce Sydney as our newest audition location, joining a global network of audition locations including London, the USA, and countries across Asia. Find out more: bit.ly/RCM-Sydney

Before an afternoon of secrets, suspense and storytelling at The Traitors Prom this weekend, why not explore a different kind of legend? Our Kurt Cobain Unplugged exhibition is open just across the road! Book your tickets: bit.ly/RCM-Cobain_pro… @bbcproms #KurtCobain

‘Here I am, living my dream!’ Did you catch RCM alumnus @NMcCarthyPiano performing at the @bbcproms? Read about the successes of our alumni, students and staff in #RCMUpbeat, plus our #bbcproms roundup and all the latest news: bit.ly/RCMCommunity 📸 Chris Christodoulou

RCM quintet, Wigfield Brass, are ready to welcome Proms-goers to the opening of the 2025 season tonight as part of @BBCRadio3’s @bbcproms Countdown Day!  Tune into the programme at around 5.30pm to hear them in action: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…     #BBCProms

Electronics and echoes... ⚡ Hear RCM saxophonist Meg Glover perform Jonathan Harvey's ingenious Ricercare una Melodia. The piece uses a tape-delay system to create a five-part canon from a single melody line – listen out for the harmonies it creates! #FlashbackFriday

A fascinating interview with RCM alumnus @GeraldFinley reflecting on his 45-year relationship with the @bbcproms which began just as he started at the College. We're looking forward to seeing him perform at the First Night of the @bbcproms tonight!

A very happy birthday to the extraordinary Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, who turns 100 today. Anita survived Auschwitz, where she played cello in the camp orchestra. Watch the interview with Anita from our Music, Migration and Mobility resource: rcm.ac.uk/singingasong/o…

Looking forward to unplugging from everyday life at the @bbcproms this season? Why not stay unplugged a little longer with a visit to our Kurt Cobain exhibition, just across the road from the @RoyalAlbertHall. Book your tickets: bit.ly/RCM-Cobainexhi… #BBCProms

‘Some of the best years of my life!’ @DaniHoward6 reflects on her time at the Royal College of Music, from her first composition lessons to launching her career with the support of the Creative Careers Centre. Read the interview in #RCMUpbeat magazine 👉 bit.ly/DaniHoward

Fantastic to hear RCM recorder professor Sarah Jeffery (@team_recorder) on @BBCRadio4 yesterday championing the recorder as part of Rocking the Recorder with @SusanCalman! If you missed it, listen back on @BBCSounds: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

On 22–23 July, the RCM will host the inaugural Music and Parental Wellbeing Symposium, bringing together over 75 international speakers to explore how music can support parents’ wellbeing. Find out how the RCM’s work has already made a difference: bit.ly/RCM-MusicandWe…