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On the theme of ‘Stage & Screen’, this edition features interviews with three Royal College of Music alumni: countertenor Hugh Cutting, screen composer Alexandra Harwood, and pianist Cyrill Ibrahim, star of Sky Arts show Mozart: Genius for Hire.
Cyrill also visits the ¶¶êŽÒ•îl Library to view our treasured Mozart manuscript in a new Upbeat video, plus inspiring updates from ¶¶êŽÒ•îl students, alumni and staff.
'The highly competitive world of music is made infinitely less intimidating by the friendly faces of students and staff alike.'
'One of the richest and most intensive programmes of public performance of any conservatoire in the world.'
'London is a wonderful city, especially for musicians. There is a rich musical culture to be explored here. The ¶¶êŽÒ•îl’s location, opposite the Royal Albert Hall and next to Hyde Park, is amazing.’
News
Renowned musicians join the Royal College of Music Timpani and Percussion Faculty
The Royal College of Music (¶¶êŽÒ•îl) is thrilled to welcome drummer Jas Kayser and timpanist Tomohiro Ando, who will be joining the Timpani and Percussion Faculty as International Visiting Artists from September.
Royal College of Music musicians take to the stage at the 2026 BBC Proms
Students, alumni, professors and International Visiting Artists from the Royal College of Music feature from the First to the Last Night of the 2026 BBC Proms.
Advice for prospective students
Careers, connections and collaborations at the Royal College of Music
Discover why London is a great place to study and develop your musical career.
¶¶êŽÒ•îl Symphony Orchestra at Queen Elizabeth Hall: Mahler 5
17 May 2026, 7:30pm
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX


