É«ÂþÌìÌà ranked Global No. 1 for fourth consecutive year

Wednesday 12 March 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) has once again been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Music and Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The College has proudly held the top spot in Performing Arts for four consecutive years and for Music since its introduction last year.

É«ÂþÌìÌà students and alumni recognised in Classic FM 30 under 30

Thursday 6 March 2025

Students and alumni from the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) continue to shape the classical music world, with several earning a place in Classic FM’s 30 under 30 list which celebrates musicians who are transforming the industry.  

Europe’s first innovative performance presented by É«ÂþÌìÌà and Steinway

Tuesday 4 March 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) is collaborating with Steinway & Sons to host Europe's first ever Spiriocast event organised by an institution, bringing the É«ÂþÌìÌà performance into concert halls and to audiences across the world.

Green Week 2025: a spotlight on sustainability at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Friday 14 February 2025

É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Green Week takes place from 17 to 23 February 2025, showcasing the College’s dedication to environmental sustainability and encouraging students and staff to take action towards a greener future.

Sounds of Blossom: É«ÂþÌìÌà and Kew Gardens unite once again for musical celebration of spring

Wednesday 5 February 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà and Kew Gardens welcome the arrival of spring in London with a unique festival of music and nature from 15 March to 6 April 2025.

Eden Shifroni named as 2025 recipient of Alastair Jackson International Opera Award

Tuesday 28 January 2025

The Alastair Jackson International Opera Award (AJIOA), managed by Melba Opera Trust, provides full funding to support two years of tuition and living expenses at the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ, enabling Eden to complete a postgraduate Artist Diploma.

É«ÂþÌìÌà hosts over 100 conductors for 50th International Conductors Guild Conference

Thursday 23 January 2025

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) welcomed leading conductors from across the world to the 50th International Conductors Guild Conference, a three-day celebration of the art of conducting.

É«ÂþÌìÌà best performing conservatoire in the People & Planet University League table

Monday 23 December 2024

The É«ÂþÌìÌà has once again excelled in the 2024/25 People & Planet University League table, securing its position as the top performing conservatoire and ranking among the top 10 universities in London.

Yuja Wang mentors É«ÂþÌìÌà pianists in BBC masterclass

Monday 16 December 2024

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) hosted a compelling masterclass for É«ÂþÌìÌà pianists led by world-renowned pianist Yuja Wang, filmed for the BBC News channel.

Legends and Tales are brought to life in the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ’s Spring 2025 Season

Wednesday 11 December 2024

The É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) Spring 2025 Season weaves together dramatic stories and musical masterpieces with the theme of Legends and Tales, featuring performances by renowned leaders of the classical world.

É«ÂþÌìÌà and Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition unite for unique collaboration

Wednesday 27 November 2024

Composers from the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) are working with the Natural History Museum to create an immersive musical experience inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s 60th exhibition.

The 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge: our most ambitious match fund yet

Tuesday 19 November 2024

For the 15th year in a row, the É«ÂþÌìÌà is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match funding campaign.

Andrew Moore announced as Artistic Director of the É«ÂþÌìÌÃ

Monday 18 November 2024

We are delighted that Andrew Moore will join the É«ÂþÌìÌà (É«ÂþÌìÌÃ) as Artistic Director from spring 2025.

É«ÂþÌìÌà student joins the Berlin Philharmonic’s prestigious Karajan Academy

Friday 15 November 2024

Trombonist Robyn Anderson will join the Karajan Academy in January 2025, gaining mentorship, lessons and performance opportunities from the legendary Berlin Philharmonic.

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«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 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.

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