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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. 

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Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Asterios Piano Trio

23 February 2025, 10:00am

The Asterios Piano Trio play pieces by Beethoven, Ravel, and the Royal College of Music's own Prach Boondiskulchok.

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Museum half term family fun

16 February 2025 - 23 February 2025

Enjoy a variety of family friendly activities in the Royal College of Music Museum this half term. Discover and engage with our amazing collections through music, stories and crafts!

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RCM Baroque Orchestra: La bizarre

23 February 2025, 3:00pm

Hear Baroque splendour at its best with works by the most illustrious composers of the age.

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Chamber Tuesdays

25 February 2025, 1:05pm

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

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COE Woodwind Chamber Music Masterclass with Richard Hosford 

25 February 2025, 6:00pm

Go behind the scenes with Richard Hosford from the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, ahead of his performance side by side RCM musicians.

Håkan Björkman wears a white bow tie and tuxedo and stands in a concert hall, smiling

COE Trombone Masterclass with Håkan Björkman 

25 February 2025, 6:00pm

Go behind the scenes with Håkan Björkman from the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, ahead of his performance side by side RCM musicians.

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COE String Chamber Music Masterclass with Mats Zetterqvist 

25 February 2025, 6:00pm

Go behind the scenes withMats Zetterqvist from the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, ahead of his performance side by side RCM musicians.

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Museum Guided Tour

26 February 2025, 12:30pm

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

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Chamber Rush-hour

26 February 2025, 6:00pm

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

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Harpsichord Masterclass with Skip Sempé

26 February 2025, 6:00pm

Skip Sempé teaches Royal College of Music musicians from the Keyboard Faculty in this invigorating masterclass.

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Side by Side: Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Brahms 4

27 February 2025, 6:00pm

The RCM is pleased to welcome back members of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe (COE), for an exciting residency and performance alongside RCM musicians.

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Friday Music in the Museum

28 February 2025, 12:30pm

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

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RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

28 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.

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Clarinet Masterclass with Lynsey Marsh

28 February 2025, 2:00pm

Lynsey Marsh shares her breadth of knowledge and experience with musicians from the RCM Woodwind Faculty.

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Tuba Masterclass with Jens Bjørn-Larsen

28 February 2025, 2:00pm

Jens Bjørn-Larsen imparts his expertise with musicians of the RCM Brass Faculty in this engaging masterclass.

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Faculty Showcase: Flute

28 February 2025, 6:00pm

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements as RCM musicians celebrate their instruments.

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RCMJD Soloists' Concert

01 March 2025, 5:30pm

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

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Classical Coffee Morning at the Royal Albert Hall: Emilia Gahan and Isaac Skey

02 March 2025, 10:00am

Flautist Isaac Skey and oboist Emilia Gahan take to the Elgar Room stage to perform a varied repertoire featuring music by Schumann, Ravel, Schulhoff and Widor among others.

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Keyboard Festival: Rituals and Dances

02 March 2025, 11:00am

Step into a colourful world of flamboyance and festivity at this year’s Keyboard Festival: from the ballet to the boogie-woogie, and everything between.

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A Century of Piano Music by British Female Composers 1850-1950

04 March 2025, 10:00am

In celebration of International Women's Day, Hiro Takenouchi showcases a selection of piano compositions by British female composers.

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Harp Masterclass with Isabelle Perrin

04 March 2025, 10:00am

International soloist Isabelle Perrin has given masterclasses all over the world, sharing her fervour and enthusiasm for the harp with rising star musicians.

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Chamber Tuesdays

04 March 2025, 1:05pm

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

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Trombone Masterclass with Mayumi Shimizu

04 March 2025, 6:00pm

Go behind the scenes with Mayumi Shimizu in an invigorating trombone masterclass with musicians from the RCM Brass Faculty.

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Oboe Masterclass with Kai Frömbgen

04 March 2025, 6:00pm

Kai Frömbgen shares his wisdom in an inspiring masterclass with musicians from the Royal College of Music Woodwind Faculty.

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Carne Room Elevenses

05 March 2025, 11:00am

This season the RCM continues its late-morning chamber performances in The Carne Room, which offers spectacular views of the Royal Albert Hall.

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Museum Guided Tour

05 March 2025, 12:30pm

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

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RCM Wind Ensemble: Folk Stories and Fairytales

05 March 2025, 7:30pm

Embark on a magical mystery tour with the Royal College of Music Wind Ensemble directed by Marie Lloyd, in a joyful programme of grown-up nursery rhymes and fairytales.

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RCM Wind Ensemble at St Bartholomew the Great

06 March 2025, 1:00pm

Embark on a magical mystery tour with the Royal College of Music Wind Ensemble directed by Marie Lloyd, in a joyful programme of grown-up nursery rhymes and fairytales.

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Orchestral Masterworks: Till Eulenspiegel

06 March 2025, 6:00pm

Joana Carneiro is welcomed back to the RCM for a concert of contrasts, including Richard Strauss’ fun-filled tone poem depicting ‘Till Eulenspiegel’s merry pranks’.

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Consort 21: Old Meets New

06 March 2025, 6:00pm

Musicians from the Historical Performance and Composition faculties combine forces with ensemble Consort 21 to premiere innovative new chamber works.

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

Friday Music in the Museum

07 March 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

RCM at St Mary Abbots Church

07 March 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.

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Cello Masterclass with Denis Brott

07 March 2025, 2:00pm

Canadian cellist Denis Brott returns to the Royal College of Music to share his wisdom with RCM musicians.

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Double Bass Masterclass with Mikyung Sung

07 March 2025, 2:00pm

Hear an invigorating masterclass with Mikyung Sung, who gives some of the most fearlessly virtuosic and engaging performances heard on the double bass, most notable for her bel canto lyricism and emotional expression.

An oboist wears a blue cardigan and performs her instrument on stage

Faculty Showcase: Oboe

07 March 2025, 6:00pm

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements as RCM musicians celebrate their instruments.

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