What's On

Piano Masterclass with Roland Krüger

October

Roland Krüger wears a navy shirt and leans on a piano

13 October 2026, 10:00am
Performance Hall

In this masterclass, versatile pianist and collaborator Roland Krüger works closely with students, drawing on his pianistic mastery and international teaching experience.

Bassoon Masterclass with Julien Hardy

Julien Hardy wears a dark blazer and white shirt and holds his bassoon against a dark background

13 October 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Julien Hardy shares insights from a distinguished career as an orchestral musician, chamber performer and teacher.

Flute Masterclass with Amy Yule

13 October 2026, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

Principal Flute of the Hallé Orchestra Amy Yule returns to the College to work with RCM flautists.

RCM Jazz Orchestra: Big Band Visionaries

Three young men in black shirts play trumpets on stage

14 October 2026, 7:30pm
Britten Theatre

Directed by Jon Stokes, the RCM Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to the pioneering bandleaders, arrangers and musicians of the 1930s and ’40s.

Concerts

Under 35

Chamber Music Masterclass with Chiaroscuro Quartet

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15 October 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Members of the Chiaroscuro Quartet share the distinctive approach that has made them one of Europe’s most admired period instrument ensembles.

Clarinet Masterclass with Maximiliano Martin

Maximiliano Martin teaches a young man holding a clarinet

23 October 2026, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Spanish clarinettist and RCM alumnus Maximiliano Martín is one of the most exciting and charismatic musicians of his generation.

Trombone Masterclass with Emily White

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23 October 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Enjoy a fascinating masterclass with Emily White, a freelance musician specialising in historical performance.

25 October 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Join us for a packed day as the RCM celebrates woodwind music-making!

RCM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus: The Firebird

29 October 2026, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Two of this season’s heavyweights, Stravinsky and Beethoven, go head to head in a concert bristling with energy and innovation.

RCM Symphony Orchestra and Chorus: The Firebird

30 October 2026, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Two of this season’s heavyweights, Stravinsky and Beethoven, go head to head in a concert bristling with energy and innovation.

November

Kathryn Stott wears a navy blazer and smiles

Piano Masterclass with Kathryn Stott

03 November 2026, 10:00am
Performance Hall

The Royal College of Music is thrilled to welcome Kathryn Stott to share her expertise with RCM pianists.

Violin Masterclass with Augustin Dumay

Augustin Dumay holds a violin and looks out a window, a reflection of trees in front of him

03 November 2026, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Augustin Dumay works with RCM musicians, drawing on a distinguished international career as both soloist and conductor.

Bassoon Masterclass with Ole Kristian Dahl

Ole Kristian Dahl leans against a wall holding his bassoon, smiling

03 November 2026, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Ole Kristian Dahl takes us behind the scenes in his return to the Royal College of Music to work with Woodwind Faculty students.

Brodsky Quartet: Bach, Britten and Bridge

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04 November 2026, 7:30pm
Performance Hall

Hear expressive arrangements of solo sonatas from one of the greatest composers of the Baroque era, presented alongside works with strong connections to the RCM.

Concerts

Brodsky Quartet Masterclass

05 November 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

The Royal College of Music warmly welcomes the returning Brodsky Quartet to work with RCM chamber musicians.

Oboe Masterclass with Timothy Rundle

Timothy Rundle wears a suit dinner jacket in front of a large staircase

06 November 2026, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Oboist Timothy Rundle leads a fascinating masterclass with musicians from the RCM Woodwind Faculty.

Cello Masterclass with Ralph Kirshbaum

Ralph Kirshbaum wears a dinner jacket and holds his cello, smiling

13 November 2026, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

Making his inaugural visit to the RCM to work with the Strings Faculty, cellist Ralph Kirshbaum is distinguished as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and teacher.