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Spring 2024

Groundbreaking Performance Laboratory unveiled at the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ

A new pioneering performance simulation facility pushes technology further than ever before at the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ, as two new spaces combine state-of-the-art acoustic simulation technology with the visual graphics engines that drive the latest video games.

Innovative 3D models of historic instruments protect and promote rare instruments to new audiences

3D models of eight rare woodwind instruments protects against conservation concerns around the playability of historical instruments due to their fragility, allowing greater engagement opportunities for É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ students, professional musicians and Museum visitors.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ ranked no 1 in the 2023/24 People & Planet University League table

For the second consecutive year, the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ has achieved first place for universities with fewer than 5000 students in the People & Planet University League table.

The Big Give: Giving back to É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ musicians

The 2023 Big Give Christmas Challenge broke the previous year’s achievement for the 14th year running.

New teaching room unveiled in honour of Jill Anderson

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ opened a new teaching room named after É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ alumna Jill Anderson at a memorial event in her honour.

Autumn 2023

The Big Give Christmas Challenge: one gift, twice the impact

Help unlock £60,000 of funding this festive season through the UK’s biggest digital match funding campaign.

James Williams announced as the next Director of the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ

Managing Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, James Williams, will join the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ as Director on 1 September 2024.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ’s pioneering arts research in South America

How does music and the arts impact wellbeing in South American cities? Dr Tania Lisboa and researchers from the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ’s Centre for Performance Science lead the way.

New audience seating in the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ’s beautiful Britten Theatre

Over summer 2023, the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ refurbished the Britten Theatre, replacing all the audience seating to improve comfort levels and sight lines.

Principal positions in top UK orchestras won by É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ woodwind graduates

Five É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ clarinettists have secured positions with the UK’s leading orchestras.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ makes a world premiere recording of music by Coleridge-Taylor

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Philharmonic's unique recording of Toussaint L'Ouverture features in the National Portrait Gallery.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ teaching acknowledged as ‘Outstanding’, achieving the highest Gold ranking in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ (É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ) achieved the highest rating of Gold for its outstanding teaching, delivery of student experience and outcomes in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

Spring 2023

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ ranked global No. 1 for performing arts 2023

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ has been ranked as the global No. 1 institution for performing arts in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, holding this position for the second consecutive year.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Visiting Artists Fund brings world-leading guest performers

A new donation by Victoria, Lady Robey enables artists from underrepresented backgrounds to visit the College.

Outstanding support for the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022

The 2022 Big Give Christmas Challenge broke the previous year’s achievement for the 13th year running.

Journey to net zero: É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ focuses on sustainability in Green Week 2023

A week of activities for staff and students encouraged sustainable practices, on the heels of the College's top ranking in People and Planet university league table.

Historic instruments brought to life through 3D modelling

A É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Museum project has been awarded a £33,000 grant from the Department for Digital, Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) and the Wolfson Foundation.

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ and Saline royale Academy launch new partnership

This initiative offers talented, young musicians the opportunity to collaborate with global peers and learn from inspiring teachers in a technologically advanced environment.

Autumn 2022

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ More Music Campaign surpasses target

The decade-long fundraising Campaign has drawn to a close, thanks to the generosity of our supporters.

The Big Give Christmas Challenge: one gift, twice the impact

Help unlock £60,000 of funding through the UK’s biggest digital match funding campaign.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Museum opens state-of-the-art research facility

The Wolfson Centre in Music & Material Culture is now open to the public.

Jane Barker CBE FÉ«¶à¶àÊÓƵ appointed É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Vice President

After 15 years on the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Council, Jane Barker was appointed Vice President in December 2021.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Bocelli-Jameel Scholar performs in front of the Pyramids of Giza

Laura Mekhail performed as part of an event celebrating access to arts education.

Unveiling The Carne Room

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ has unveiled the newly named Carne Room, in recognition of nearly two decades of support from Philip Carne MBE HonÉ«¶à¶àÊÓƵ.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Sparks and scholarships supported by £100,000 donation

The gift from Jane Avery in memory of Robert Avery, whose family fled persecution in Europe, will support the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ’s outreach work.

Spring 2022

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales unveils new É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Campus

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, President of the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ, officially opened the newly transformed building during a special visit to the institution in December.

The Big Give Christmas Challenge raises record sum for É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Scholarships Fund

The 2021 Big Give Christmas Challenge broke the previous year’s achievement for the 11th year running.

Former Member of Council hosts 60th birthday concert at the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ

Bob Wigley, a long-standing supporter of the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ, held a celebratory concert with special guests including Danielle de Niese.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Accelerate start-up funding making a difference to recent graduates

Violence against women, environmental issues and the digital landscape are just a few of the themes explored by recent É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ graduates.

National Youth Orchestra (NYO) success for É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Junior Department

A total of 26 musicians from the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Junior Department are joining the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for 2022. This is a record number of É«¶à¶àÊÓƵJD musicians selected for the orchestra in recent years.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Museum uncovers Hidden Treasures in new exhibition

Elgar’s trombone, a famous bust of Ralph Vaughan Williams and the earliest known portrait of Franz Liszt are just a few of the highlights of the new exhibition at the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Museum.

Autumn 2021

The Big Give Christmas Challenge: one gift, twice the impact

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match funding campaign, for the eleventh year.

Summer 2021

The Global Conservatoire: a new 'global classroom’ launches to É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ students and international partners

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ has joined with three international partners to launch the Global Conservatoire.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ becomes first European conservatoire to extend digital provision with Henle Library

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ is the first conservatoire in Europe to extend its digital resource offering in partnership with the Henle Library app.

The Victor and Lilian Hochhauser Foundation pledges £500K to support scholarships

Six new annual scholarships will support students, beginning in the 2021-22 academic year.

Spring 2021

The Big Give Christmas Challenge raises record sum for É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Scholarships Fund

The 2020 Big Give Christmas Challenge resulted in a record £131,594 raised for the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Scholarships Fund.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ holds first virtual legacy information evening with É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ performers and senior leaders

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ has held its first virtual information event for those interested in legacy giving.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ named top institution for performing arts in the UK and Europe

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ named top institution for performing arts in the UK for sixth consecutive year and top in Europe.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Junior Department student, Jacky Zhang, wins first prize in ‘UK Piano Open’ International Piano Competition

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Junior Department student, Jacky Zhang, was awarded the first prize in the ‘UK Piano Open’ International Piano Competition which was held in London from 27–29 November 2020.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ researchers collaborate on first comprehensive guide to specialist music research

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ researchers have co-authored a new textbook guiding musicians through the process of designing, conducting, analysing and communicating music research.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ alumni and affiliates awarded New Year’s Honours in 2021

Members of the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ community have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ collections awarded prestigious Designated status

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ's internationally renowned collection of musical materials has been awarded Designated status by Arts Council England.

Centre for Performance Science investigates the impact of Covid-19 on arts and culture professionals

The Centre for Performance Science has launched a study to investigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on professionals in the arts and culture sectors.

Autumn 2020

The Big Give Christmas Challenge: one gift, twice the impact

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ is proud to once again partner with The Big Give for their annual fundraising appeal.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ students and alumni star in Theater an der Wien's Porgy and Bess

Four É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ singers are to perform lead roles in a production of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess in Vienna this October.

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ hosts Virtual Gala in aid of the More Music campaign

Performances from students and messages from Chairman Black and Director Colin Lawson featured in the College’s first virtual fundraising event.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ composers nominated for The Ivors Composer Awards 2020

Five É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ alumni have been nominated for this year’s Ivors Composer Awards.

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ receives transformative gift from the Estate of the late Nancy Ann Wolfers

This generous legacy gift will help enrich students’ lives and studies.

New Blüthner Practice Suite at the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ is delighted to have received a gift of ten Blüthner Model A upright pianos from the Alfred-Reinhold-Foundation.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ collaborates on new virtual reality environment for musicians to experience favourite venues from home

A partnership between the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ and The Innovation Consultancy Ltd will enable users to rehearse and perform virtually in a range of major UK venues.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ musicians selected for London Philharmonic Orchestra schemes to prepare for profession

Five É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ musicians have been announced as LPO Foyle Future First members for 2020/21 and one É«¶à¶àÊÓƵJD musician joins the LPO Junior Artist scheme this year.

Summer 2020

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ excels in Complete University Guide Arts, Drama and Music League Table 2021

The É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ was placed first among UK conservatoires for music for the second consecutive year.

HRH The Prince of Wales makes annual visit to the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ

HRH The Prince of Wales honours Sir Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann and other celebrated musicians at É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ ceremony

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ becomes first HE institution in the world to partner with nkoda

The new partnership with the digital sheet music library offers students access to hundreds of thousands of scores.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Creative Careers Centre celebrates 20th anniversary with series of digital events

The series, entitled ‘The Modern Musician: Past, Present and Future’, is designed to explore the music industry today and how its future might evolve.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Museum digitises remarkable collection of ancient Chinese instruments

A collaboration with the Committee of Chinese Musical Instrument Museums and Collections has ensured around 200 ancient musical instruments from the collection of the Hunan Museum in Changsha, China is accessible online.

First recipient of Andrea Bocelli Foundation-Community Jameel Scholarship announced

Scholarship designed to remove financial barriers for talented singers from around the world to study full-time at the É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Opera Studio.

Precious manuscripts conserved through É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Restore a Score Appeal

Manuscripts and music books, including scores by É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Elizabeth Maconchy, have been restored.

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