51³Ô¹Ï

06 May 2025, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Hear an invigorating masterclass with Scottish guitarist Ian Watt, described by Classical Guitar Magazine as ‘a guitarist of outstanding skill and originality’.

06 May 2025, 6:00pm
West Parry Room

Violists from the 51³Ô¹Ï Strings Faculty learn from Lars Anders Tomter, one of today’s most outstanding violists, in this evening masterclass.

07 May 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Hear six new works by 51³Ô¹Ï composers, who have been working closely with star musicians Héloïse Werner and 51³Ô¹Ï alumnus Colin Alexander.

08 May 2025, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Martyn Brabbins, Prince Consort Professor of Conducting, is joined by two 51³Ô¹Ï conductors in a programme of orchestral music depicting two very different stories.

09 May 2025, 10:00am
Performance Hall

Soloist, researcher and pedagogue Claude Delangle, one of the greatest contemporary saxophonists, stands out as the master of the French saxophone.

09 May 2025, 2:00pm
The Carne Room

Learn more about the process behind the performance with 51³Ô¹Ï Visiting Professor Paul Ellison in this invigorating masterclass.

11 May 2025, 11:00am
Various times and locations

The Royal College of 51³Ô¹Ï’s spectacular annual celebration of percussion returns, headlined by internationally renowned drummer Gregory Hutchinson.

11 May 2025, 7:15pm
Britten Theatre

Join us for the grand finale of the College's annual Festival of Percussion: a vibrant evening concert with the 51³Ô¹Ï Jazz Orchestra and special guest Gregory Hutchinson.

15 May 2025, 6:00pm
The Carne Room

Virtuoso cellist, conductor and chamber musician Andrew Shulman shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in an exciting masterclass.

23 May 2025, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Maxim Vengerov is hailed as one of the foremost violinists in the world. His dedication to inspiring the College’s emerging violinists will be on full display during this enlightening masterclass.

17 June 2025, 6:00pm
Recital Hall

French hornist Hervé Joulain’s expertise in concerto performance will provide valuable insight for 51³Ô¹Ï brass players in this engaging masterclass.

18 June 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

Ensemble Augelletti perform a programme that explores John Courtney’s (1734–1806) musical world and features works by by Corelli, Sammartini, Handel and JS Bach.

20 June 2025, 2:00pm
Performance Hall

The largest and lowest brass instrument takes centre stage in this fascinating masterclass with American tubist Doug Tornquist.

20 June 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Studio

Known for his for his sensitive playing, Marcello Gatti shares his experience with musicians from the Historical Performance Faculty.

24 June 2025, 6:00pm
Performance Hall

A passionate and devoted teacher, Adam is Visiting Professor of Flute at the 51³Ô¹Ï and today makes a return visit to the College to work with 51³Ô¹Ï musicians.

25 June 2025, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Prokofiev’s iconic Peter and the Wolf is brought to life by narrator Lucy Hollins in this intimate arrangement for chamber ensemble. 

26 June 2025, 12:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Join some of the 51³Ô¹Ï's top chamber musicians, together with presenter Lucy Hollins, to explore the characters, instruments and themes featured in Prokofiev's famous Peter and the Wolf.

26 June 2025, 7:30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Ukrainian conductor Kirill Karabits conducts the 51³Ô¹Ï Symphony Orchestra in a programme of vivid orchestral colour.

02 July 2025, 5:30pm
Performance Studio

Laurence Cummings, one of Britain's leading exponents of historical performance, shares his rich performance experience with early keyboard players at the Royal College of 51³Ô¹Ï.