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Join us this autumn! 

Our Autumn Season weaves various threads through the term, including 150th anniversary celebrations for RCM alumnus Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and music from 20th-century France.

The Coleridge-Taylors 

We delve into the sound-worlds of father and daughter composers Samuel and Avril Coleridge-Taylor, including a rare performance of Samuel’s choral ‘rhapsody of the sea’, Meg Blane, under the baton of Sofi Jeannin.

Boulez 100 

Marking the centenary of this legendary French composer, Pierre Boulez’ music forms the heart of our Electric Dreams programme, as well as a pair of collaborative concerts with musicians from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.

Orchestral adventures

Sir James MacMillan directs the RCM Symphony Orchestra in a dazzling programme featuring his own music, whilst the RCM Philharmonic set sail on a sea-themed musical voyage culminating in Debussy’s majestic La mer.

Behind the scenes 

Take a fascinating glimpse into the process behind the performance with insightful masterclasses by award-winning artists Alisa Weilerstein, Marmen Quartet, former concertmaster of the LSO Gordan Nikolić, and many more.

Something for everyone 

From jazz with Ed Puddick to innovative compositions inspired by Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and from our Woodwind and Brass Festival to Janáček’s enchanting opera The Cunning Little Vixen, there really is something for all musical tastes at the RCM this autumn.

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28 July 2025 - 30 July 2025

Join RCM Sparks for a junior version of our friendly and creative Springboard Composition Course.

A young girl plays the violin, smiling

28 July 2025 - 30 July 2025

Join RCM Sparks for a junior version of our friendly and creative Springboard Composition Course.

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01 August 2025, 10:30am

Explore the popular music era and the elements of rock ‘n’ roll in a hands-on interactive one-hour workshop! 

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08 August 2025, 1:00pm

Enjoy crafting your very own ukulele and making music in just one afternoon!

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15 August 2025, 1:00pm

Join us for a time-travelling journey through centuries of storytelling, music, object handling, and visual communication.

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22 August 2025, 1:00pm

Explore the elements of Rock 'n' Roll music, dive into Kurt Cobain's songwriting style, and create music using GarageBand.

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27 August 2025 - 29 August 2025

Calling all instrumentalists, singers, composers or song-writers from any musical background!

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17 September 2025, 2:00pm

Enjoy an insightful masterclass with Dublin-born Ann Murray, who shares her breadth of knowledge and experience with RCM vocalists.

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23 September 2025, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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24 September 2025, 5:15pm

Steve Waksman reflects on Kurt Cobain’s Martin D-18E guitar – not just a valued symbol of the artist and his legacy, but the most expensive guitar sold at auction.

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25 September 2025, 6:00pm

In the RCM’s opening concert of the season, discover the music of Montague Ring, the musical alias of composer Amanda Aldridge.

Alisa Weilerstein wears a bright orange dress against a pastel blue background, holding her cello and looking to the side

26 September 2025, 2:00pm

Acclaimed American cellist Alisa Weilerstein leads an inspiring masterclass with RCM cellists.

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30 September 2025, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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30 September 2025, 6:00pm

Marc Engelhardt leads an exciting masterclass with talented bassoonists from the Royal College of Music.

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01 October 2025, 2:00pm

Canadian soprano Edith Wiens shares her expertise with RCM vocalists in the Britten Theatre.

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01 October 2025, 5:15pm

Celebrating 25 years of performance science at the Royal College of Music, this event highlights
the College’s pioneering role in the field.

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02 October 2025, 6:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this rush hour concert.

Clare Farr wears a red top against a brick backdrop and holds her trombone, looking to the side

03 October 2025, 2:00pm

We are delighted to welcome back RCM Visiting Professor Clare Farr, who leads a rousing masterclass with musicians from the RCM Brass Faculty.

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07 October 2025, 10:00am

Internationally-renowned pianist and scholar Roy Howat leads a thrilling piano masterclass.

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07 October 2025, 11:00am

This season the RCM continues its late-morning chamber performances in The Carne Room, which offers spectacular views of the Royal Albert Hall.

Gordan Nikolić wears glasses and a suit and plays his violin with his eyes closed

07 October 2025, 6:00pm

Go behind the scenes in an invigorating masterclass with acclaimed violinist Gordan Nikolić.

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08 October 2025, 5:15pm

Andrew Moore, who joined the RCM in March this year, reflects on his musical journey and shares his aspirations for the College’s artistic programme.

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08 October 2025, 6:00pm

The RCM is pleased to welcome back Jonathan Morton for a concert culminating in Shostakovich’s gripping Chamber Symphony.

Pierre Boulez wears a suit and holds a pencil to may layers of manuscript paper

08 October 2025, 7:30pm

Musicians from the RCM and the CNSMDP come together for this special collaborative performance of new and recent music.

A clarinetist and saxophonist wear black and perform on stage in the RCM Performance Hall

09 October 2025, 6:00pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this rush hour concert.

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09 October 2025, 7:30pm

The RCM welcomes oboist and conductor Douglas Boyd for a vibrant evening of 20th- and 21st-century chamber music.

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13 October 2025, 6:00pm

Immerse yourself in a multisensory experience in the latest instalment of the Royal College of Music’s Electric Dreams series.

A Jazz Orchestra plays animatedly on stage to a young audience

14 October 2025, 11:30am

Join the RCM Jazz Orchestra for an exciting mix of Ed Puddick's quirky arrangements and intricate originals, influenced by the whole big band tradition but with a modern twist.

A flautist, clarinetist and pianist wear black and perform to an audience in the RCM Performance Studio

14 October 2025, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from RCM musicians at this lunchtime concert.

A Jazz Orchestra plays animatedly on stage to a young audience

14 October 2025, 1:15pm

Join the RCM Jazz Orchestra for an exciting mix of Ed Puddick's quirky arrangements and intricate originals, influenced by the whole big band tradition but with a modern twist.

The Marmen Quartet stands in a bright room holidng their instruments and smiling

14 October 2025, 2:00pm

Established in 2013 at the Royal College of Music, the Marmen Quartet is establishing itself as one of the most engaging talents in chamber music.

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14 October 2025, 6:00pm

Amy Yule, Principal Flute of the Hallé orchestra, returns to College to work with Royal College of Music flautists.

Maximilliano Martín wears a shirt and blazer and rests his clarinet on his shoulder, smiling

14 October 2025, 6:00pm

Spanish clarinettist and RCM alumnus Maximiliano Martín leads an exciting masterclass with RCM musicians.

Isabelle Moretti wears a white top and stands in front of her harp against a light brick wall

14 October 2025, 6:00pm

French harpist Isabelle Moretti’s musical curiosity embraces a vast repertoire from the 18th century to the present day.

Milton Mermikides stands on stage and gestures as he speaks

15 October 2025, 5:15pm

Professor Milton Mermikides explores the harmonic, rhythmic and timbral grammar that made Nirvana’s music both raw and revolutionary.

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