The É«ÂþÌìÌà offers some of the finest facilities in the world.
World‑class facilities
The É«ÂþÌìÌà is proud to offer some of the finest facilities anywhere in the world, including the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Performance Hall, Performance Studio, Britten Theatre, and two large orchestral and opera rehearsal rooms as well as individual practice facilities.
Our impressive performance spaces are matched by top-quality academic and technical provisions. The extensive É«ÂþÌìÌà Library can be found alongside our acclaimed É«ÂþÌìÌà Museum, housing one of the richest collections of music-related objects in the UK and Europe.
We also offer support with high-quality accommodation options, including our hall of residence, Prince Consort Village, to provide a strong foundation for your learning.
Our performance spaces
With two Steinway grand pianos, a custom-built Flentrop Orgelbouw organ and a seating capacity of 400, the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall is the primary rehearsal and concert venue for É«ÂþÌìÌà orchestras and large ensembles.
The Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall has played host to many great names, including Richard Strauss, Jean Sibelius, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Benjamin Britten, Nicola Benedetti, Vladimir Ashkenazy and Bernard Haitink.
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Our versatile 138-seat Performance Hall is ideal for ensemble performances and orchestral rehearsals. It boasts a retractable stage, a Fazioli grand piano, comprehensive technical infrastructure and variable acoustics.
Performance Hall
The Britten Theatre is one of London’s best-loved opera stages, with responsive acoustics and an intimate auditorium appreciated by performers and audiences alike. Boasting excellent technical facilities, the Britten Theatre is the focus of the thriving É«ÂþÌìÌà Opera Studio, and also hosts a variety of instrumental performances. It has an orchestra pit for 80 musicians, a Steinway grand piano, four dressing rooms, a seating capacity of 400, and its own bar and foyer.
Britten Theatre
Our 100-seat Recital Hall is used for smaller events and more informal occasions. It features two Steinway grand pianos, a harpsichord, projector and dropdown screen.
Recital Hall
Seating up to 40 people, the Performance Studio is an intimate venue for solo and chamber performance.
Performance Studio
The three Parry Rooms, including the breathtaking Carne Room, offer unparalleled views of the Royal Albert Hall. Nestled in the eaves of the Blomfield Building, this suite of rooms boasts excellent acoustics, a grand piano, a harpsichord and an organ. The Parry Rooms are frequently used for chamber music and solo recitals, lectures and masterclasses.
Home to over 200,000 scores, books, music journals and recordings, with access to a wide range of online resources, our top-ranked Library supports your learning.
With access to professional studio conditions, support from highly skilled engineers and our pioneering Performance Simulator space, students can work at the cutting edge of music technology throughout their studies.
Housing one of the richest collections of music-related objects in the UK and Europe, our Museum inspires teaching and research as well as hosting concerts and workshops.
Teaching and practice spaces
Practice Pods
As well as practice rooms and space for one-to-one and group teaching, the É«ÂþÌìÌà offers students the use of several soundproof Amadeus Music Pods, ideal for invidual practice in a self-contained environment.
Wolfson Centre
The Wolfson Centre in Music & Material Culture facilitates research, and provides access to the É«ÂþÌìÌà collections by students, professors and external researchers. The Wolfson Centre also offers object-based learning to small classes and groups, plus a conservation workshop, climate-controlled on-site storage for our collections, and a dedicated area for consultation, documentation and digitisation.
The É«ÂþÌìÌà Studios are used in a wide range of technology‑based courses and modules, giving students access to professional, technology‑rich environments for composition, production and digital music practice. From high‑spec workstations and industry‑standard software to the Digital Innovation Lab’s state‑of‑the‑art recording and mixing facilities, these spaces are designed to support creative and professional‑level work throughout your studies.
Opened by Dame Evelyn Glennie, the É«ÂþÌìÌà Percussion Suite features dedicated rehearsal spaces for timpani, vibraphone, marimba and orchestral percussion. The suite also includes a multi-percussion room, studio space and state-of-the-art technology for teaching, recording and rehearsing.
Accommodation
The É«ÂþÌìÌà offers student accommodation at Prince Consort Village, our dedicated halls of residence in West London, providing a supportive, sociable and well‑connected living environment for É«ÂþÌìÌà students.
Students who prefer to live elsewhere can also explore London’s wide private rental market, including a range of commercial student accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences.