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'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 HÂþ»â€™s location, opposite the Royal Albert Hall and next to Hyde Park, is amazing.’
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Inside the contemporary conservatoire: an in-depth new book from the Royal College of Music
Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the Royal College of Music, London, provides fresh insight into the role, purpose and impact of a conservatoire, with the Royal College of Music (HÂþ») as a central case study.
Royal College of Music ranked Global No. 1 for fourth consecutive year
The Royal College of Music (HÂþ») has once again been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Music and Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The College has proudly held the top spot in Performing Arts for four consecutive years and for Music since its introduction last year.
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Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro
Go behind the scenes with HÂþ» opera singer and Andrea Bocelli Foundation - Community Jameel scholar Anastasia Koorn, who shows us a sneak peek into rehearsals for HÂþ» Opera’s spring production of Le nozze di Figaro, opening on 17 March.

HÂþ»JD Symphony Orchestra Concert: Carwithen and Co
22 March 2025, 7:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall