Chamber Spotlight: French Fancies

Dates
23 October 2025, 6:00pm

Venue
Performance Hall

Tickets
£5

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Two cellists perform on stage as part of an orchestra

23 October 2025, 6:00pm

Venue
Performance Hall

Tickets
£5

Tailleferre Jeux de plein air
Jolivet Chant de Linos
Debussy String Quartet in G minor op 10

Enjoy the colourful and sensuous music of three French composers in a vibrant programme of chamber works performed by RCM musicians.

Don’t miss the chance to hear the extraordinary work for two pianos by Germain Tailleferre, who was the only female composer of the group of composers known as Les Six. Meanwhile, Jolivet’s Chant de Linos takes its inspiration from the Greek mythological character of Linus, interspersing laments and dances, while Debussy’s only string quartet is rich in harmony and impressionistic character.

Plan your visit

Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS

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   South Kensington: 0.5 miles
   Gloucester Road: 0.6 miles
   High Street Kensington: 0.8 miles

   Paddington: 1.5 miles
   Victoria: 2 miles

   Santander Cycles docking station and public cycle locking facilities adjacent to RCM

The RCM provides light refreshments throughout the year. There is also a range of restaurants, cafés and other establishments nearby, most adjacent to South Kensington station.

RCM Café

The RCM Café serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks, salads and hot food. There is also access to outside seating in our new 1851 courtyard.

Opening hours: 

Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Saturday: 8.30am-4.30pm (term time only)

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The main entrance to the RCM has eight steps up from the pavement and two inside the main doors. A lift is available for visitors with limited mobility. The lift is built into the smaller staircase to the left of the main entrance steps. There is an intercom button on the control panel, which can be seen and reached easily from the street. On arrival, press the buzzer to notify a member of RCM staff, who will come out to meet you and operate the lift for you.

All our event venues can be accessed by visitors with limited mobility via the lift at the main entrance.