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É«ÂþÌìÌà talent shines in BBC Young Musician 2024

Tuesday 22 October 2024

É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) pianist Jacky Zhang captivated the judges throughout all stages of the prestigious BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, earning his place in the final three. É«ÂþÌìÌà Junior Department harpist Jamaal Kashim also impressed the judges securing a unanimous victory in his quarter-final, progressing to the competition’s semi-final.

É«ÂþÌìÌÃ’s Creative Careers Centre celebrates 25 years of support for É«ÂþÌìÌà students and graduating musicians

Monday 21 October 2024

Renowned for its forward-thinking and holistic approach to developing the careers of young musicians, this year marks a quarter of a century of the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Creative Careers Centre.

Award-winning soprano Sophie Bevan appointed as vocal professor

Monday 30 September 2024

Renowned soprano and É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) alumna Sophie Bevan returns to her alma mater as a vocal professor in October 2024 to mentor the next generation of É«ÂþÌìÌà singers.

É«ÂþÌìÌà Woodwind Faculty welcomes two eminent new oboe professors

Wednesday 18 September 2024

John Roberts, principal oboe of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Melanie Rothman, oboist in the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, join the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Woodwind Faculty.

Violinist Jennifer Pike joins new roster of string professors at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Friday 13 September 2024

Legendary violinist Jennifer Pike has been appointed violin professor at the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ), alongside revered leaders of the orchestral world. Peter Manning, former leader of the Royal Opera House Orchestra has been appointed violin professor, while Richard Harwood, previously principal cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, has been appointed cello professor.

2024/25 É«ÂþÌìÌà Fellowships announced

Tuesday 3 September 2024

Selected via a competitive audition process, the list comprises some of today’s most talented young performers and academics.

Distinguished artists, Martin James Bartlett and Diana Ketler, join the É«ÂþÌìÌà Keyboard Faculty

Wednesday 28 August 2024

We are delighted to welcome two outstanding musicians to the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Keyboard Faculty in September 2024. Esteemed pianist Diana Ketler joins the College as piano professor and Martin James Bartlett takes on the role as assistant piano professor.

Critical acclaim and standing ovation for the É«ÂþÌìÌà at the BBC Proms

Tuesday 27 August 2024

Described as ‘powerful’, ‘extraordinary’ and ‘tantalizing’ by reviewers, the É«ÂþÌìÌà Symphony Orchestra and Chorus made their spectacular debut at the world’s biggest classical music festival, the BBC Proms, to critical acclaim.

‘Defining Moments’ — introducing the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ’s Autumn 2024 Events Season

Wednesday 14 August 2024

An exceptional line up of performances in the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Autumn Season reflect the theme of Defining Moments: key events that inspired composers, or groundbreaking works that changed the course of music.

É«ÂþÌìÌà singers win prestigious awards

Thursday 25 July 2024

É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) students and alumni continue to garner awards and recognition for their exceptional talent.

Dr Jonathan Cole and William Mival each appointed to a Personal Chair in Composition at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Monday 22 July 2024

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) has appointed Dr Jonathan Cole, Head of Composition, and William Mival, Composition professor, to Personal Chairs in Composition.

É«ÂþÌìÌà Brass Faculty welcomes three new professors

Monday 15 July 2024

We are delighted to announce that horn player Zoë Tweed, trumpeter Christian Barraclough and trombonist Rupert Whitehead will join the Brass Faculty from September 2024.

É«ÂþÌìÌà excels in National Student Survey

Thursday 11 July 2024

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) achieved excellent results in the annual National Student Survey (NSS), excelling in teaching quality, learning opportunities and student voice.

His Majesty The Emperor of Japan visits the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Wednesday 26 June 2024

His Majesty The Emperor of Japan today experienced the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ’s unique blend of heritage and innovation.

É«ÂþÌìÌà students perform at State Banquet for Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan

Wednesday 26 June 2024

Students from the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) had a unique opportunity to perform for Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan, Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla and Members of the Royal Family at the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on 25 June 2024.

Explore the legacy of women in Sufi music and art in new É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Museum exhibition

Friday 31 May 2024

Opening on 18 June, Awaken: Sufi Music & Women of South Asia delves into the role of women in music, poetry and films associated with Sufism.

Gary Ryan appointed Head of Strings Faculty

Wednesday 22 May 2024

Gary Ryan has been appointed Head of Strings at the É«ÂþÌìÌà and brings 'a wealth of experience’ to the role.

His Majesty King Charles III announced as Patron of the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Wednesday 8 May 2024

We are honoured that King Charles III has chosen to become Patron of the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ), continuing his longstanding relationship with the College.

É«ÂþÌìÌà presents Holst’s masterpiece The Planets in debut performance at BBC Proms and Helsinki Festival

Thursday 25 April 2024

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Symphony Orchestra bring Gustav Holst’s dazzling depiction of a journey through space to the BBC Proms on 25 August and Helsinki Festival’s closing concert on 1 September, in collaboration with the Sibelius Academy.

É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) takes centre stage at London’s prestigious Wigmore Hall

Monday 22 April 2024

A series of three concerts at Wigmore Hall give audiences the opportunity to experience É«ÂþÌìÌà musicians performing in this remarkable venue.

É«ÂþÌìÌà ranked Global No. 1 for 3rd consecutive year

Wednesday 10 April 2024

The É«ÂþÌìÌà has been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Performing Arts for the third year running and earned the inaugural top spot for Music in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

É«ÂþÌìÌà Museum awarded major grant, recognising significant contribution to research

Tuesday 9 April 2024

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Museum has been awarded a grant of over £1.1 million over a five-year period from Research England’s Higher Education Museums, Galleries and Collections Fund, to support its work in advancing understanding of music culture through history and societies.

É«ÂþÌìÌà showcases the future of music as students perform on some of the world’s most famous stages this summer

Wednesday 27 March 2024

From the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) concert halls to London’s Southbank Centre and Wigmore Hall, the Summer 2024 Season boasts a range of performances from festivals and orchestral masterpieces to unique chamber works and new music by É«ÂþÌìÌà composers.

É«ÂþÌìÌà student composes for historic Commonwealth celebration

Tuesday 12 March 2024

É«ÂþÌìÌà composition student Jack Ledger-Dowse’s new fanfare and anthem were premiered at 75th anniversary of the Commonwealth in Parliament.

The Big Give: Giving Back to É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Students

Monday 18 March 2024

The 2023 Big Give Christmas Challenge broke the previous year’s achievement for the 14th year running.

Innovative 3D models of historical instruments protect and promote rare instruments to new audiences

Thursday 22 February 2024

3D models of eight rare woodwind instruments protect against conservation concerns around the playability of historical instruments due to their fragility, allowing greater engagement opportunities for É«ÂþÌìÌà students, professional musicians and Museum visitors.

Shaping a sustainable future in É«ÂþÌìÌà Green Week 2024

Monday 26 February 2024

É«ÂþÌìÌà Green Week takes place from 26 February to 1 March 2024, offering an opportunity to spotlight the College’s commitment to environmental sustainability and encourage students and staff to keep getting involved.

Groundbreaking Performance Laboratory unveiled at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Tuesday 23 January 2024

A new pioneering performance simulation facility pushes technology further than ever before at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ, as two new spaces combine state-of-the-art acoustic simulation technology with the visual graphics engines that drive the latest video games.

É«ÂþÌìÌà composition students create bespoke soundscape for Kew Gardens spring festival

Tuesday 9 January 2024

Six É«ÂþÌìÌà students will write new compositions that celebrate Kew’s unique landscape which will be played throughout the gardens as part of a brand-new spring festival.

Members of É«ÂþÌìÌà community receive recognition in the 2024 King’s New Year Honours List

Thursday 4 January 2024

The 2024 New Year Honours List includes Victoria, Lady Robey HonÉ«ÂþÌìÌÃ, Judith Weir FÉ«ÂþÌìÌà and Sir Antonio Pappano HonDMus, as well as alumni including Laurence Cummings and Margaret Fingerhut and the next Director of the College, James Williams.

É«ÂþÌìÌà ranked no 1 in the 2023/24 People & Planet University League table

Thursday 14 December 2023

For the second consecutive year, the É«ÂþÌìÌà has achieved first place for universities with fewer than 5000 students in the People & Planet University League table.

The É«ÂþÌìÌà presents four festivals and welcomes distinguished visiting artists in spring 2024

Wednesday 6 December 2023

Sir Antonio Pappano returns to the College to conduct the É«ÂþÌìÌà Symphony Orchestra, and Sir Thomas Allen and Dame Imogen Cooper share their knowledge with students in the masterclass series

Success for É«ÂþÌìÌà composers chosen for the prestigious LSO Soundhub scheme

Thursday 30 November 2023

Three out of the four places on the 2023/24 LSO Soundhub scheme have been awarded to É«ÂþÌìÌà composers.

É«ÂþÌìÌà makes a world premiere recording of music by Coleridge-Taylor

Monday 27 November 2023

The É«ÂþÌìÌà Philharmonic's unique recording of Toussaint L'Ouverture features in the National Portrait Gallery

É«ÂþÌìÌÃ’s pioneering arts research in South America

Monday 27 November 2023

How do music and the arts impact wellbeing in South American cities? Dr Tania Lisboa and researchers from the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ’s Centre for Performance Science lead the way.

The Big Give Christmas Challenge: one gift, twice the impact

Wednesday 15 November 2023

Help unlock £60,000 of funding this festive season through the UK’s biggest digital match funding campaign.

Dame Sarah Connolly joins the É«ÂþÌìÌà as vocal professor

Tuesday 7 November 2023

World-renowned mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly joins the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ’s Vocal and Opera Faculty this month and will commence one-to-one teaching in September 2024.

Adam Walker and Nick Deutsch join the É«ÂþÌìÌà Woodwind Faculty as Visiting Professors

Wednesday 1 November 2023

The É«ÂþÌìÌà is pleased to announce that renowned flautist Adam Walker and distinguished oboist Nick Deutsch join the É«ÂþÌìÌà Woodwind Faculty in Autumn 2023.

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