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November

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Piano Masterclass with Chun-Chieh Yen

18 November 2025, 10:00am
Performance Hall

Enjoy an invigorating masterclass with Chun-Chieh Yen and musicians of the RCM Keyboard Faculty.

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Trumpet Masterclass with Selina Ott

18 November 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Studio

Trumpeter Selina Ott leads an invigorating masterclass with students from the RCM Brass Faculty.

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Flute Masterclass with André Cebrián

18 November 2025, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

Principal Flute of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra André Cebrián shares his expertise in a captivating masterclass.

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Bassoon Masterclass with Fábio Cury

18 November 2025, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Brazilian bassoonist Fábio Cury shares his insights on the process behind the performance with musicians from the RCM Woodwind Faculty.

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Trumpet Masterclass with Pacho Flores

24 November 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear from Venezuelan trumpeter Pacho Flores in an inspiring masterclass with musicians from the RCM Brass Faculty.

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Piano Masterclass with Haiou Zhang

25 November 2025, 10:00am
Performance Hall

We are delighted to welcome back pianist and pedagogue Haiou Zhang for an inspiring masterclass with RCM pianists.

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Trumpet Masterclass with Philip Cobb

28 November 2025, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Philip Cobb, Principal Trumpet BBC Symphony Orchestra, leads an inspiring masterclass with RCM trumpeters.

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Trombone Masterclass with Line Johannesen

28 November 2025, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Norwegian trombonist Line Johannesen leads an insightful masterclass with musicians from the RCM Brass Faculty.

February

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RCM Festival of Conducting

01 February 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Join us for the return of our riveting Conducting Festival, highlighting the RCM's dynamic conducting students, alumni and faculty.

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Chamber Music Festival

14 February 2026 - 15 February 2026
Various locations

Head to the Royal College of Music for an inspiring weekend of chamber music performances! 

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FESTIVAL 20: Celebrating 20 Years of RCM Keyboard Festivals

22 February 2026, 11:00am
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Immerse yourself in the world of the keyboard as musicians as we celebrate 20 years of the RCM Keyboard Festival!

May

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Percussion Festival

10 May 2026, 11:00am
Concert Hall

Experience a spectacular celebration of percussion at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion!

June

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Strings Festival

28 June 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Returning for its second year, delve into the soundworld of all things bowed, plucked and strummed in our Strings Festival.