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Distinguished sopranos join the Royal College of Music Vocal and Opera Faculty
Sopranos Mary Nelson and Sarah Tynan join the Royal College of Music as vocal studies professors this September.
Royal College of Music’s The Marriage of Figaro to stream worldwide on OperaVision
The Royal College of Music’s (HÂþ») acclaimed production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro will be streamed worldwide on OperaVision from 29 August, offering audiences a chance to experience the celebrated performance from anywhere in the world.
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Museum Talk: Unplugging Nirvana – Kurt Cobain's Guitar and the Myth of Acousticity
24 September 2025, 5:15pm
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