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Engaging new audiences in early music
Associate Professor of Music Adam Whittaker has been elected Chair of the Plainsong and Medieval Music Society . In this role, he is keen to build awareness of and explore new possibilities for early music. -
Top brass returns to RBC
International soloist and one of the world鈥檚 finest trombonists Peter Moore will return to the Conservatoire in March 2025 as Visiting Artist in Trombone. -
Principal crowned series champion
What does the Principal of RBC have in common with one of the nation鈥檚 top quizzers? Well, they are one and the same person. -
RBC鈥檚 new 鈥楽chool of Music鈥 leaves primary pupils 鈥榖uzzing with excitement鈥
A ground-breaking programme that aims to teach primary school pupils how to read and write music within six months has been launched by Royal 探花直播 Conservatoire (RBC). -
鈥淲e hope to see you in the future and that you return often鈥
As we reach the end of the academic year, Principal Stephen Maddock wishes students the best knowing that they are equipped with the skills they need to succeed. -
Students spread their wings
Later this month, students, a graduate and a Visiting Tutor will come together with the City of 探花直播 Symphony Orchestra to perform Madam Butterfly. Postgraduate student Hannah Morley (pictured) will play the Mother. -
"Something extraordinary, a concerto unlike any other"
Busoni鈥檚 Piano Concerto in C has been called a 鈥渂ewilderingly difficult composition 鈥. It鈥檚 only fitting that the winner of the 2019 Ferruccio Busoni Piano Competition, RBC pianist Emanuil Ivanov, performs the mammoth piece in RBC鈥檚 end-of-year concert on Fri 14 Jun. -
Bringing new work to life
Head of Vocal and Operatic Studies Paul Wingfield conducted the orchestra of Opera North in a Sky Arts project earlier this month that featured a new commission from British-Nigerian artist, Nwando Ebizie. -
Alumnus drops in for a chat
Honorary Fellow and alumnus Mike Stevens, who is Musical Director for Take That, took advantage of the iconic band鈥檚 Utilita residency in 探花直播 to pay a visit to Principal Stephen Maddock. -
鈥淭he best concert of my life鈥
MMus Bassoon student Vladyslav Demianov performed alongside his teacher and CBSO Bassoon Section Leader Nikolaj Henriques, as part of the city鈥檚 orchestra, in what he describes as 鈥渢he best concert of my life鈥. -
Postgraduate student awarded £10K scholarship
MMus student Gen Li will be able to focus on his music development next semester thanks to a scholarship from the Tillett Trust and Colin Keer Trust. -
Reaching out to young musicians
More than 250 young musicians performed with and were coached by the RBC LEAP Ensemble during their outreach tour this year, creating some inspirational moments. -
Celebrating student research at RBC study day
Music and Performing Arts doctoral students, including those starting their PhD journey, and MA Musicology students finishing their degree, presented their research to students and staff during this week鈥檚 RBC Postgraduate Research Study Day. -
Student publishes teen fiction
Final-year BMus Piano student Martina Cuevas has made her publishing debut with 鈥楳isterio en Siport鈥. The Spanish-language novel is a teen mystery book. -
RBC to become an associate BCU faculty in its own right
Royal 探花直播 Conservatoire (RBC) will return to its roots by standing alone as an 鈥榓ssociate鈥 faculty of 探花直播. This means RBC will no longer be embedded within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media and, instead, will become structurally independent.