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Sarah Willis holding a French horn, wearing a black top, smiling at the camera.
Welcome to Spring Season! 

Join us for a season of music that weaves together dramatic stories and masterpieces with the theme of Legends and Tales. 

Orchestral adventures 

The RCM Symphony Orchestra welcomes world-renowned conductors Vasily Petrenko and Rafael Payare to lead enchanting performances of Ravel’s sensual Daphnis et Chloé and Berlioz’s extraordinary Symphonie fantastique

Celebrated musicians 

A host of industry-leading artists join us for special collaborations, including a residency with pioneering composer George Lewis, jazz music lead by saxophonist Trish Clowes, an exploration of myths and magic with conductor Natalia Luis Bassa, and a side-by-side performance of Brahms 4 with Chamber Orchestra of Europe musicians. 

Joyful festivals 

We return to the age of the silver screen with centenary screenings of Charlie Chaplin’s slapstick masterpiece The Gold Rush with live chamber music in our annual Chamber Festival, and the RCM Keyboard Festival presents music inspired by rituals and dances. 

Masterclasses and more 

A range of illustrious guest artists join us this season to share their expertise, including Sarah Willis, Edith Fischer, Tasmin Little, Velvet Brown and many more

A string quartet performs to an audience in the RCM Museum, captured between exhibit displays of historical string instruments

07 February 2025, 12:30pm

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

The external of St Martin-in-the-Fields' church building with its impressive spire under a blue sky

07 February 2025, 1:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from Royal College of Music musicians at this lunchtime concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

07 February 2025, 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.

Nick Deutsch looks down as he plays his oboe

07 February 2025, 2:00pm

With an impressive career as Principal Oboe for some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, the RCM welcomes back renowned Visiting Professor of Oboe, Nick Deutsch, to share his insights with RCM musicians. 

Julien Beaudiment wears a teal velvet blazer and holds his flute, smiling

07 February 2025, 3:00pm

Renowned flautist Julien Beaudiment stands as a distinguished representative of the French flute school, now making his inaugural visit to the Royal College of Music.

The Flentrop Orgelbouw in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

07 February 2025, 6:00pm

Elliot Randall performs in the RCM’s Organ Interludes series, exploring a variety of works on the Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

Trish Clowes holds her saxophone mid-performance on stage and looks up

08 February 2025, 1:00pm

Saxophonist Trish Clowes directs the RCM Jazz Orchestra in her own music, dedicated to the power of kinship, solidarity and positive action.

A close up of an organists hands as he plays

08 February 2025, 5:30pm

Enjoy a thrilling and varied programme of organ repertoire, presented by organists from the
RCM Junior Department.

Jamaal Kashim holds his harp and smiles

09 February 2025, 10:00am

Spend your Sunday morning relaxing to the music of JS Bach, Nino Rota and Joe Hisaishi, performed by harpist Jamaal Kashim in the Elgar Room.

Jacques Tys holds his oboe and smiles mid conversation as he looks to his left

11 February 2025, 2:00pm

The RCM is pleased to welcome back Prince Consort Professor of Oboe Jacques Tys for an informative masterclass.

Marco Albonetti wears a flat cap and holds the edge, smiling, with his saxophone in the other hand

11 February 2025, 6:00pm

Italian saxophonist Marco Albonetti provides inspiration and guidance to the Royal College of Music's emerging saxophonists.

Nora Romanoff looks down at her viola as she plays it, her hair to the side over her other shoulder

11 February 2025, 6:00pm

Violist Nora Romanoff-Schwarzberg is a regular guest on international stages. She brings her experience to the RCM for this special masterclass.

Three people look attentively at a historical musical instrument in a display case

12 February 2025, 12:30pm

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

George Lewis wears a blue shirt and grey blazer and holds a score

12 February 2025, 1:05pm

In this concert given in the presence of versatile composer George Lewis, RCM musicians perform an eclectic range of his intricate chamber works.

George Lewis wears a blue shirt and grey blazer and holds a score

12 February 2025, 5:45pm

Don’t miss the chance to hear George Lewis offer insights into his music during a pre-concert talk with RCM Head of Composition, Professor Jonathan Cole.

George Lewis wears a blue shirt and grey blazer

12 February 2025, 7:30pm

Royal College of Music musicians perform an eclectic range of George Lewis' flamboyant ensemble scores as the conclusion to his residency day.

A pianist wears a suit and performs on stage

13 February 2025, 11:00am

Experience the talent of exceptional musicians from the Royal College of Music as they compete at the highest level for a series of coveted RCM prizes.

A string quartet performs to an audience in the RCM Museum, captured between exhibit displays of historical string instruments

14 February 2025, 12:30pm

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

The interior of St Mary Abbots church in Kensington

14 February 2025, 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.

Sarah Willis holds her horn over her right shoulder with her other hand on her hip, smiling

14 February 2025, 2:00pm

Hear a captivating masterclass with Sarah Willis MBE, who has been educating young musicians in her masterclasses all over the world.

A chamber ensemble performs on stage

15 February 2025, 11:00am

Hear inspiring chamber music performances as part of the Royal College of Music's annual Chamber Festival.

A chamber ensemble performs on stage

15 February 2025, 1:00pm

Hear Robert Paterson’s evocative exploration of the scorpion’s sinister disposition, scored for two harps, alongside chamber favourites.

A poster which reads 'Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush'

15 February 2025, 3:00pm

A unique opportunity to watch a centenary screening of Charlie Chaplin’s masterpiece The Gold Rush with live chamber ensemble in the Britten Theatre.

A string quartet plays in a brightly lit room

15 February 2025, 5:00pm

Hear the talent of this year’s exceptional ensembles on the RCM String Quartet Platform as they perform a selection of Beethoven quartets from his heroic period.

A poster which reads 'Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush'

15 February 2025, 7:00pm

A unique opportunity to watch a centenary screening of Charlie Chaplin’s masterpiece The Gold Rush with live chamber ensemble in the Britten Theatre.

The four members of the Iridescence Ensemble wear black and stand on a stage, smiling

16 February 2025, 10:00am

London-based Iridescence Ensemble perform repertoire by Frank Bridge and Thomas Adès alongside a couple of contemporary pieces.

Two percussionists perform on stage

16 February 2025, 11:00am

Hear vibrant percussion ensembles perform a variety of exciting works as part of the Royal College of Music's annual Chamber Festival.

Shining stars in a night sky

16 February 2025, 11:00am

Experience a series of groundbreaking installation performances created and performed by RCM students.

A young woman plays the saxophone

16 February 2025, 1:00pm

Royal College of Music saxophonists platform an eclectic range of works that contributed to the establishment of the saxophone quartet.

A chamber ensemble performs on stage

16 February 2025, 3:00pm

Hear RCM musicians perform luscious works for Piano Trio as part of the Royal College of Music's annual Chamber Festival.

A collage of members of the Kaleidoscope Collective against colourful backgrounds

16 February 2025, 7:30pm

Join the Kaleidoscope Collective for a hugely entertaining programme of music by Florence Price, Robert Schumann and William Grant Still, and hear the irresistible Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns.

A grand piano in a room with a large rug and a chandelier and fireplace

17 February 2025, 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 young woman plays the saxophone to an audience, a piano accompanist behind her

18 February 2025, 1:05pm

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

Three people look attentively at a historical musical instrument in a display case

19 February 2025, 12:30pm

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

A boy plays his violin on a stage, looking over to another violinist next to him

19 February 2025, 6:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this rush-hour concert.

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