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É«ÂþÌìÌà welcomes Katherine Spencer to its Historical Performance Faculty

Monday 2 March 2026

The É«ÂþÌìÌà welcomes new historical clarinet professor Katherine Spencer in March.

Discover rare musical treasures at the É«ÂþÌìÌà Museum’s new exhibition

Tuesday 10 February 2026

From untold stories of women composers to musical curiosities, the É«ÂþÌìÌà Museum’s new exhibition invites visitors to engage with treasures from the É«ÂþÌìÌà collections.

New Brunswick Youth Orchestra musicians to join the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Thursday 5 February 2026

Two young musicians from the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra in Canada have gained places at the É«ÂþÌìÌà from September 2026.

É«ÂþÌìÌà alumni receive RPS Award nominations

Friday 30 January 2026

A host of É«ÂþÌìÌà musicians have received nominations in the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026, with alumni featuring in 7 of the 12 categories.

Vasily Petrenko and Speranza Scappucci announced as International Visiting Artists 

Thursday 29 January 2026

The É«ÂþÌìÌÃ is delighted to announce the appointment of esteemed conductors Vasily Petrenko and Speranza Scappucci as International Visiting Artists from September 2026. 

Sounds of Blossom: The É«ÂþÌìÌà welcomes the arrival of spring at Kew Gardens

Monday 26 January 2026

The É«ÂþÌìÌà is returning to Kew Gardens to celebrate spring through music in a unique collaboration from 14 March – 6 April 2026.

É«ÂþÌìÌà announces new 1851 MSc Studentships in Performance Science from September 2026

Friday 9 January 2026

We are delighted to announce that the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 will support a number of students undertaking our MSc in Performance Science.

É«ÂþÌìÌà ranked first in People & Planet’s University League Table

Thursday 8 January 2026

The É«ÂþÌìÌà has been ranked the top conservatoire for sustainability in People & Planet’s University League Table for the fourth-year running, as well as the No. 3 university with fewer than 5000 students.

Honorary awards conferred at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Thursday 18 December 2025

This week, the É«ÂþÌìÌà has conferred 25 honorary awards to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to music, music education and the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ.

É«ÂþÌìÌà students and alumni feature in major new film The Choral

Friday 12 December 2025

A heart-warming and poignant film about the power of music, The Choral features a host of musicians from the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ.

Kurt Cobain’s world-famous guitar donated to the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Thursday 11 December 2025

The most expensive guitar ever sold at auction, Kurt Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E, played during Nirvana’s historic MTV Unplugged performance, has been donated to the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ).

The É«ÂþÌìÌà receives £537,724 grant from the Leverhulme Trust

Friday 28 November 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is delighted to announce a generous grant of £537,724 from the Leverhulme Trust. This vital funding will provide £235,324 towards Junior Department Bursaries and the Sparks Juniors programme, as well as £302,400 to support undergraduate scholarships.

É«ÂþÌìÌà announces its public performance programme for Spring 2026

Thursday 27 November 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Spring 2026 Season puts the spotlight on chamber music as well as programmes ranging from Baroque to disco.

É«ÂþÌìÌà awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education for pioneering research and its impact on society

Wednesday 26 November 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is honoured to have been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, the highest national honour in UK higher and further education.

Success for É«ÂþÌìÌà Junior Department students joining the National Youth Orchestra (NYO)

Monday 24 November 2025

26 talented musicians from the É«ÂþÌìÌà Junior Department have secured places in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for 2026.

The 2025 Big Give Christmas Challenge: aspiring to new heights

Monday 24 November 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is delighted to once again take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s largest online match-funding campaign.

Jonathan Lemalu and Mark Austin announced as Deputy Head and Assistant Head of Vocal and Opera

Friday 26 September 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is delighted to announce that award-winning bass Jonathan Lemalu will take on the role of Deputy Head of Vocal & Opera and distinguished pianist, coach and conductor Mark Austin joins as Assistant Head of Vocal & Opera.

É«ÂþÌìÌà musicians secure coveted places on London Symphony Orchestra and London Philharmonic Orchestra programmes

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Thirteen É«ÂþÌìÌà students have won highly competitive places on flagship development programmes run by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).

É«ÂþÌìÌà musicians appointed to prestigious positions in the world’s leading orchestras

Monday 22 September 2025

É«ÂþÌìÌà alumni continue to make their mark across the global music landscape, securing top positions in the world’s most prestigious orchestras and ensembles.

Announcing the 2025/26 É«ÂþÌìÌà Fellowships

Monday 8 September 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is delighted to announce the musicians who will hold fellowships for the 2025/26 academic year.

Blending heritage and innovation: É«ÂþÌìÌà instruments old and new feature in latest recording on Channel Classics

Friday 5 September 2025

Tra le fiamme brings together the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ’s innovative new 3D printed instruments with rare originals from the É«ÂþÌìÌà Collection, performed by alumni and leading professors from the É«ÂþÌìÌà Historical Performance Faculty.

É«ÂþÌìÌà welcomes esteemed new harp and violin professors

Tuesday 2 September 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà welcomes new harp professors, Elizabeth Bass and Oliver Wass, and violin professor Esther Yoo, this September.

Distinguished sopranos join the É«ÂþÌìÌà Vocal and Opera Faculty

Thursday 28 August 2025

Sopranos Mary Nelson and Sarah Tynan join the É«ÂþÌìÌà as vocal studies professors this September.

É«ÂþÌìÌÃ’s The Marriage of Figaro to stream worldwide on OperaVision

Monday 4 August 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌÃ’s (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) acclaimed production of Mozart’ The Marriage of Figaro will be streamed worldwide on OperaVision from 29 August, offering audiences a chance to experience the celebrated performance from anywhere in the world.

Dr Sarah K Whitfield appointed Reader in Musical Theatre at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Monday 4 August 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sarah K Whitfield to a Readership in Musical Theatre, in recognition of her distinguished achievement in scholarly research in music.

Autumn 2025 at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ: Boulez, Coleridge-Taylor and the sounds of 20th-century France

Wednesday 30 July 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Autumn 2025 season celebrates anniversaries for two important musical figures – Pierre Boulez and alumnus Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – alongside a focus on the rich sound world of 20th-century France.

É«ÂþÌìÌà launches new audition location in Australia

Thursday 24 July 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is excited to launch Sydney as a new location to audition for 2026 entry.

É«ÂþÌìÌà to host landmark symposium on music and parental wellbeing

Wednesday 16 July 2025

Pioneering research from the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is reshaping global understanding of how music can support parental wellbeing.

É«ÂþÌìÌà to confer degree programmes at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Monday 7 July 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is delighted to announce that it will validate and confer foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance (Rambert School) from the 2026/27 academic year.

Audrey Hyland appointed Head of Vocal and Opera

Wednesday 2 July 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is delighted to announce the appointment of Audrey Hyland as Head of Vocal and Opera.

É«ÂþÌìÌÃ, BBC Radio 3 and the National Centre for Early Music announce Bellot Ensemble as the New Generation Baroque Ensemble for 2025-27

Thursday 19 June 2025

Starting in October 2025, Bellot Ensemble will build on their success through a development programme of residencies at the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) and National Centre for Early Music (NCEM) and a regular presence on BBC Radio 3.

É«ÂþÌìÌà students make their debut at Aldeburgh Festival

Tuesday 10 June 2025

This summer, the É«ÂþÌìÌà Symphony Orchestra will make its debut at the prestigious Aldeburgh Festival. A few days later É«ÂþÌìÌà brass students will also feature at the festival in a special collaboration with Onyx Brass.

Unique chance to own a piece of rock history: Kurt Cobain’s plectrum prize draw now open

Thursday 5 June 2025

Nirvana fans and music lovers have a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of music history. The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) has launched a special prize draw to win Kurt Cobain’s guitar plectrum, used during the band’s legendary 1993 MTV Unplugged performance.

From the É«ÂþÌìÌà to the BBC Proms: É«ÂþÌìÌà musicians at the 2025 festival

Friday 16 May 2025

The BBC Proms have recently unveiled their 2025 season, which once again showcases the excellence of É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) students, alumni and professors, who will perform at the world’s biggest classical music festival.

É«ÂþÌìÌà wins 2025 RIBA London Award

Thursday 15 May 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) has been awarded a 2025 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) London Award, celebrating the College’s landmark redevelopment by John Simpson Architects.

É«ÂþÌìÌà musicians awarded all four prizes at the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards

Friday 2 May 2025

We are proud to celebrate an extraordinary achievement at the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards, with É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) musicians winning all four prizes – a clean sweep that highlights the exceptional artistry at the College.

Summer at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ: a season of festival spirit

Wednesday 2 April 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Summer Season brings a vibrant festival atmosphere, with performances at Aldeburgh Festival, Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall, alongside a rich programme of concerts at the College.

Kurt Cobain Unplugged – one of rock music’s most iconic guitars displayed in a new exhibition at the É«ÂþÌìÌà Museum

Monday 31 March 2025

Kurt Cobain’s legendary Martin D-18E, played during Nirvana’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance, will be displayed in the UK for the first time as part of Kurt Cobain Unplugged at the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Museum, running from 3 June to 18 November 2025.