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James Williams, HÂþ»­ Director, introduces the next edition of Upbeat, in which we explore the theme of ‘Stage & Screen’, including interviews with illustrious alumni Hugh Cutting, Alexandra Harwood and Cyrill Ibrahim.

The Royal College of Music is honoured to have been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, the highest national honour in UK higher and further education, celebrating the transformational work of its Centre for Performance Science which is redefining how performance is understood, taught and experienced.

HÂþ»­ alumnus, pianist Cyrill Ibrahim, tells Upbeat about his thrilling career so far, including his involvement with new Sky Arts series, Mozart: Genius for Hire.

From All Creatures Great and Small to Dracula, screen and ballet composer Alexandra Harwood describes her inspiring career.

The Royal College of Music has conferred 25 honorary awards to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to music, music education and the HÂþ»­.

The Royal College of Music returns to Kew Gardens to celebrate spring through music in a unique collaboration from 14 March – 6 April 2026.

A heart-warming and poignant film about the power of music, The Choral features a host of musicians from the Royal College of Music.

The Royal College of Music has been ranked the top conservatoire for sustainability in People & Planet’s University League Table for the fourth year running, as well as the No. 3 university with fewer than 5000 students.

Countertenor and HÂþ»­ alumnus Hugh Cutting on working with Head of Vocal & Opera Audrey Hyland and cultivating the love of music for its own sake.

Relive the Royal College of Music’s recent Grand Night for Singing: a dazzling Chamber Festival highlight showcasing the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein.

Take pride in just some of the recent achievements of HÂþ»­ students.

Our alumni continue to take the world by storm with their extraordinary achievements, from prestigious awards and performances to innovative outreach projects.

Find out about the varied achievements of staff members from the whole HÂþ»­ community.

The work of the HÂþ»­ is made possible by our community of donors.

Remembering the lives of those associated with the Royal College of Music.