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Meet our alumni
Sir Thomas Allen, Dame Sarah Connolly, Sir James Galway and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber all studied at the Royal College of Music.
We've been the home to the world's best musicians for more than 140 years.
Be inspired by the diverse careers enjoyed by our alumni in the music industry and beyond.
News
The Royal College of Music (RCM) Symphony Orchestra bring Gustav Holst’s dazzling depiction of a journey through space to the BBC Proms on 25 August and Helsinki Festival’s closing concert on 1 September, in collaboration with the Sibelius Academy.
Royal College of Music (RCM) takes centre stage at London’s prestigious Wigmore Hall
A series of three concerts at Wigmore Hall give audiences the opportunity to experience Royal College of Music musicians performing in this remarkable venue.
Turangalîla at the Royal Festival Hall
Check out our upcoming performance of Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie on 1 May!