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Jonathan Lemalu and Mark Austin announced as Deputy Head and Assistant Head of Vocal and Opera

The Royal College of Music (RCM) is delighted to announce that award-winning bass Jonathan Lemalu will take on the role of Deputy Head of Vocal & Opera and distinguished pianist, coach and conductor Mark Austin joins as Assistant Head of Vocal & Opera.

RCM musicians secure coveted places on London Symphony Orchestra and London Philharmonic Orchestra programmes

Thirteen Royal College of Music students have won highly competitive places on flagship development programmes run by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).

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The Cunning Little Vixen

Take a sneak peek into rehearsals ahead of the Royal College of Music Opera Studio's autumn production of Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen, opening on 24 November.