Royal College of Music is one of the world’s leading conservatoires, occupying a prominent position in South Kensington, directly opposite the Royal Albert Hall and close to the Victoria and Albert Museum. Founded in 1882 and officially opened in 1883 by the Prince of Wales, the institution has played a major role in British and international musical life for more than 140 years. Its distinguished alumni include composers Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Benjamin Britten, conductors Sir Colin Davis and Leopold Stokowski, and celebrated singers such as Joan Sutherland and Thomas Allen.
Tippett, Sibelius & Kodály: RCM Junior Department 100
Royal College of Music,
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall,
London, Great Britain
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7 PM
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Type: Classical Concert
City: London, Great Britain
Starts at: 19:00
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Step into a century of young musical mastery as the Royal College of Music Junior Department celebrates its 100th anniversary. Under the baton of Jacques Cohen and Laura Rickard, current and former students unite for Michael Tippett’s stirring concerto alongside orchestral works composed in 1926. Experience a landmark evening of heritage, passion and youthful virtuosity.Marking a century since its foundation, the Royal College of Music Junior Department invites audiences to an unforgettable celebration of heritage and innovation. Conductor Jacques Cohen and Laura Rickard guide the youthful symphony and chamber orchestras through Michael Tippett’s vibrant orchestral concerto, revealing the alumnus’s bold harmonies and rhythmic drive. Interwoven with this centerpiece, sparkling performances of repertoire composed in 1926 transport listeners back to the Department’s inaugural season, showcasing works whose elegant melodies and rich textures still resonate today. The concert hall will hum with the focused energy of young musicians, bridging past and present in a luminous tribute to a hundred years of musical excellence.
Venue Info
Royal College of Music - London
Prince Consort Road
Prince Consort Road
Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: London, Great Britain
Starts at: 19:00
Duration:
