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Welcome to our Autumn Season of events!

This season encapsulates concerts that reflect the theme of Defining Moments: key events that inspired composers, and groundbreaking works that changed the course of music.

Monumental choral music

We feature the music of Michael Tippett, who studied at the Royal College of Music, in one of his most famous works – his iconoclastic oratorio A Child of Our Time, conducted by British music champion, Martyn Brabbins.

Sparkling scores 

Our orchestral programmes range from Mahler’s Ninth Symphony with Nicholas Collon, through Sibelius with Chloé van Soeterstède, and on to the Doctor Atomic Symphony by John Adams and the UK premiere of the recent Oscar-winning score for Oppenheimer.. The RCM Junior Department orchestras end their autumn with an all-RCM composer concert, featuring Coleridge-Taylor, Britten, and a rare performance of Vaughan Williams’ Job: a Masque for Dancing.

Eclectic ensembles 

Our instrumental groups are very active throughout the autumn, with vigorous dance rhythms from the RCM Jazz Orchestra led by Bansangu founder, Paul Booth; John Williams performed by the RCM Wind Orchestra; and brass music through the ages with Matthias Höfs and the RCM Brass Ensemble. 

Chamber music gems 

Chamber music appears in many guises – our regular spotlight features include Villa-Lobos’ much-loved Bachianas brasileiras no 1 and Martinů’s tongue-in-cheek La revue de cuisine. A new chamber opportunity is our Elevenses series in The Carne Room, overlooking the Royal Albert Hall, with a free drink in the RCM Café. 

Cutting-edge talent 

New Perspectives features current and past RCM composers including Hannah Kendall’s Verdala, a work drawing on the British-Caribbean experience, and there is further new music in our regular Electric Dreams concert, curated by Dr Diana Salazar. Plus, enjoy a brand-new collaboration with the Natural History Museum and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. 

Masterclasses and more 

With insightful visits from Sir Thomas Allen, Gerald Finley, Clare Farr and Armand Djikoloum, regular Museum and organ concerts and much more, we look forward to welcoming you.

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31 October 2024 - 01 November 2024

This popular two-day course focuses on creative music making, storytelling, arts and crafts, instrumental playing and singing, and culminates in an exciting show for parents and carers.

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01 November 2024, 12:30pm

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

01 November 2024, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

01 November 2024, 7:30pm

Martyn Brabbins, Prince Consort Professor of Conducting, leads the RCM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in one of the most monumental works of the 20th century.

Louis-Victor Bak wears glasses and looks down to his right, smiling softly

03 November 2024, 10:00am

RCM pianist Louis-Victor Bak plays music by Debussy and Chaminade in the Elgar Room of the Royal Albert Hall.

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26 October 2024 - 03 November 2024

Enjoy a variety of family friendly activites in the Royal College of Music Museum this half term.

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04 November 2024, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at the Austrian Cultural Forum.

A two-storey townhouse from the 16th century, birck-built with large windows

05 November 2024, 12:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at Pallant House in Chichester.

Two violinists play their instruments in the RCM Museum

05 November 2024, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

Carole Dawn Reinhart stands outside and holds her trumpet, smiling

05 November 2024, 6:00pm

Recognised as one of the world’s outstanding trumpet soloists, Carole Dawn Reinhart takes us behind the scenes in a masterclass with RCM Brass Faculty musicians.

Claudia Lucia Lamanna wears a blue dress and red lipstick and holds her harp, smiling at the camera

05 November 2024, 6:00pm

Claudia Lucia Lamanna returns to the Royal College of Music to inspire the next generation of harpists in this captivating masterclass.

The Sonora Quartet stand in front of the Royal College of Music on a sunny day

06 November 2024, 11:00am

This season introduces a new series of late-morning concerts in The Carne Room, overlooking the Royal Albert Hall, beginning with a performance of Haydn's String Quartets.

Vistors look at a pink 20th century dress in a museum display case

06 November 2024, 12:30pm

Enjoy a tour of the RCM Museum led by our knowledgeable team.

The interior of a church with a grand piano on the altar

06 November 2024, 1:10pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert.

Gerald Finley wears a black jumper and smiles broadly at the camera

06 November 2024, 2:00pm

The Royal College of Music is thrilled to welcome back Grammy-award winning, critically acclaimed bass-baritone, Gerald Finley.

A violinist and cellist perform on a brightly lit stage

06 November 2024, 6:00pm

The first concert in this season’s Chamber Spotlight series is based around food, including Kitchen by Louise Goodwin and the suite from Martinů’s La revue de cuisine.

Violinists in a string orchestra perform on stage wearing all black

06 November 2024, 7:30pm

The RCM welcomes Jonathan Morton, Artistic Director and Leader of the Scottish Ensemble, in a concert inspired by the melodies and writings of folklore and nature.

The grand interior of the church of St Bartholomew the Great

07 November 2024, 1:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Bartholomew the Great.

Ben Palmer conducts the RCM Philharmonic

07 November 2024, 6:00pm

An unmissable event for film music fans, this concert boasts the UK premiere of Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar-winning Suite from Oppenheimer.

The Brodksy Quartet hold their instruments and smile at each other, from left to right: violin, violin, cello, viola

07 November 2024, 7:30pm

The Brodsky Quartet returns to the Royal College of Music to bring a wealth of experience to the Royal College of Music stage.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

08 November 2024, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

Anthony Marwood plays his violin and looks over his shoulder, laughing

08 November 2024, 2:00pm

Go behind the scenes with violinist Anthony Marwood as he shares his wealth of insights and advice with musicians from the RCM Strings Faculty.

The silhouette of a student from the Junior Department playing the saxophone

09 November 2024, 5:30pm

Specially selected RCM Junior Department musicians take centre stage for a concert of solo performances accompanied by piano.

Two teenage boys, Peter Ryan and Finn Kjaergaard, stand outside the Royal College of Music in suits, smiling

10 November 2024, 11:00am

RCMJD violinists Peter Ryan and Finn Kjaergaard take to the Elgar Room stage to perform a wide-ranging repertoire, including music by Stravinsky, Lalo, Kreisler and Debussy.

A black and white photo of Boris Giltburg standing in a corridor with his arms crossed, wearing a black turtleneck jumper

12 November 2024, 10:00am

Leading interpreter of Rachmaninov, pianist Boris Giltburg visits the Royal College of Music for the first time to lead an insightful masterclass.

Two violinists play their instruments in the RCM Museum

12 November 2024, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert. 

A black and white photo of Amy Yule holding her flute and smiling softly at the camera

12 November 2024, 6:00pm

Amy Yule makes her first visit to the Royal College of Music to work with RCM flautists.

Armand Djikoloum sits against a dark orange wall in a suit, smiling at his oboe which is standing next to him

12 November 2024, 6:00pm

French oboist Armand Djikoloum brings his exceptional musicianship to a masterclass with Royal College of Music oboe students.

Vistors look at a pink 20th century dress in a museum display case

13 November 2024, 12:30pm

Enjoy a tour of the RCM Museum led by our knowledgeable team.

A close up shot of two hands playing a piano

14 November 2024, 6:00pm

Junior Fellows from the RCM’s Artist Diploma programme take centre stage in this ongoing series.

An aerial photo of a wind quintet performing in the RCM museum, while a small audience watches attentively

15 November 2024, 12:30pm

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

15 November 2024, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington.

Joaquín Clerch holds his guitar in one hand and rests his chin on the other, looking at the camera

15 November 2024, 2:00pm

Renowned guitarist and teacher Joaquín Clerch visits the Royal College of Music for his first masterclass with RCM musicians.

Three percussionists play the glockenspeil wearing all black, their mallets rasied in the air

15 November 2024, 6:00pm

Get lost in an evening of invigorating percussion works, with performances on a range of instruments from RCM ensembles including the renowned PERC’M.

The interior of a church with a grand piano on the altar

16 November 2024, 1:10pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from talented Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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