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A new temporary exhibition in the Academy's museum
31 Jan 2012

Academy acquires archive of jazz star Kenny Wheeler

One of the most important figures in European jazz history
26 Jan 2012

Masaaki Suzuki awarded Bach Prize

Renowned harpsichordist to visit us in 2013
20 Jan 2012

Chamber Music Festival 2012

This year’s focus will be on Beethoven
16 Jan 2012

Trombonist to join RPO

Fourth year takes second trombone chair
13 Jan 2012

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Music Past and Present

Music Past and Present

Clarinet, cello and piano. Presented by Music Past and Present

Richard Lewis/Jean Shanks and Webb Award

Richard Lewis/Jean Shanks and Webb Award

The final round of this prestigious award

Horn Masterclass: Radovan Vlatkovic

Horn Masterclass: Radovan Vlatkovic

Visiting Professor of Horn

Clarinet Masterclass: Patrick Messina

Clarinet Masterclass: Patrick Messina

Visiting Professor of Clarinet

Soundbox

Soundbox

Hosted by Peter Sheppard Skærved

The British Viola: Romantic and Contemporary

The British Viola: Romantic and Contemporary

A series of concerts, masterclasses and seminars

Clarinet Masterclass: Patrick Messina

Clarinet Masterclass: Patrick Messina

Visiting Professor of Clarinet

Vocal Masterclass: Susan Bullock

Vocal Masterclass: Susan Bullock

Marjorie Thomas Visiting Professor of Singing

Viola Masterclass: Hartmut Rohde

Viola Masterclass: Hartmut Rohde

Visiting Professor of Viola

L'amour à la française Part 2

L'amour à la française Part 2

T'as d'beaux yeux tu sais...

Clarinet Masterclass: Patrick Messina

Clarinet Masterclass: Patrick Messina

Visiting Professor of Clarinet

Clarinet Masterclass: Patrick Messina

Clarinet Masterclass: Patrick Messina

Visiting Professor of Clarinet

Jazz Ensembles

Jazz Ensembles

Performances by students from the Jazz Department

Academy Symphonic Brass

Academy Symphonic Brass

A varied programme of twentieth- and twenty-first century brass repertoire

Academy Harp Ensemble at Regent Hall

Academy Harp Ensemble at Regent Hall

Generously supported by Holywell Music

Academy Symphonic Wind

Academy Symphonic Wind

Two Stravinsky masterpieces and a new work

Ronald William White Prize

Ronald William White Prize

Musical theatre songs with dramatic content

A Celebration of Françaix

A Celebration of Françaix

In celebration of Jean Françaix’s centenary

Family Play Day

Family Play Day

A chance to create and perform a response to Priaulx Rainier’s music

Family Play Day

Family Play Day

A chance to create and perform a response to Priaulx Rainier’s music

Premier Flautist Series

Premier Flautist Series

Presented by the British Flute Society, in association with the Academy

The Henry Wood Lectures: Tertis and the Elgar Cello Concerto

The Henry Wood Lectures: Tertis and the Elgar Cello Concerto

With Paul Silverthorne and Dr Raymond Holden

Beethoven Series: Piano and Wind

Beethoven Series: Piano and Wind

Two early chamber works

Jazz Ensembles

Jazz Ensembles

Performances by students from the Jazz Department

Music for Two Pianos and Percussion

Music for Two Pianos and Percussion

Reinis Zarins and Academy students

London Haydn Quartet

London Haydn Quartet

An intensive three-day project, exploring in detail the preparation and performance of classical string quartets

Beethoven Series: Violin Sonatas

Beethoven Series: Violin Sonatas

Beethoven’s two best-known sonatas for violin and piano

Vocal Masterclass: Sir Thomas Allen

Vocal Masterclass: Sir Thomas Allen

Visiting Professor of Singing

The British Viola - Romantic and Contemporary

The British Viola - Romantic and Contemporary

A series of concerts, masterclasses and seminars

London Haydn Quartet

London Haydn Quartet

An intensive three-day project, exploring in detail the preparation and performance of classical string quartets

Trombone Masterclass: Joseph Alessi

Trombone Masterclass: Joseph Alessi

Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra

Jazz Ensembles

Jazz Ensembles

Performances by students from the Jazz Department

Academy Concert Orchestra: Sir Colin Davis

Academy Concert Orchestra: Sir Colin Davis

Sibelius Fourth Symphony. NB change to previously advertised date

London Haydn Quartet

London Haydn Quartet

An intensive three-day project, exploring in detail the preparation and performance of classical string quartets

Christopher Nupen Films

Christopher Nupen Films

Iconic musical films by the pioneering flim maker

Alumni Network Family Workshop

Alumni Network Family Workshop

Leading animateur Jackie Walduck runs this creative Alumni Network event

Bach Cantatas – Feb ’12

Bach Cantatas – Feb ’12

Royal Academy of Music / Kohn Foundation Bach Cantata Series

Accordion Masterclass

Accordion Masterclass

With Friedrich Lips

Trumpet Masterclass: Philip Smith

Trumpet Masterclass: Philip Smith

Principal Trumpet of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra

Gubaidulina at 80: I

Gubaidulina at 80: I

Ensemble works by the great Russian composer

Music from Vienna

Music from Vienna

Two great string quintets

Chamber Music with Harp

Chamber Music with Harp

French chamber music from the first half of the twentieth century

Cello Masterclass: Steven Doane

Cello Masterclass: Steven Doane

Visiting Professor of Cello

Gubaidulina at 80: II

Gubaidulina at 80: II

Ensemble works by the great Russian composer

Leila Bull Oboe Prize

Leila Bull Oboe Prize

Solo oboe prize

Ensembles with Guitar

Ensembles with Guitar

Guitar students perform alongside singers and instrumentalists

Worshipful Company of Musicians Harriet Cohen Bach Prize

Worshipful Company of Musicians Harriet Cohen Bach Prize

Students perform keyboard works by Bach

Joan Chissell Schumann Prize for Singers: Final

Joan Chissell Schumann Prize for Singers: Final

Recitals of Lieder including works by Schumann

Buffet Crampon Clarinet Prize

Buffet Crampon Clarinet Prize

Students compete for a clarinet generously given by Buffet Crampon

Piano Masterclass: Steven Osborne

Piano Masterclass: Steven Osborne

With the international concert pianist.

Beethoven Series: Septet

Beethoven Series: Septet

NB change to previously advertised date

Lecture: Dame Moura Lympany

Lecture: Dame Moura Lympany

With Bryce Morrison

Beethoven Series: Quartets

Beethoven Series: Quartets

An essential programme for all chamber music lovers

Violin Masterclass: Maxim Vengerov

Violin Masterclass: Maxim Vengerov

Visiting Professor of Violin

Violin Masterclass: Maxim Vengerov

Violin Masterclass: Maxim Vengerov

Visiting Professor of Violin

Eric Thiman Organ Prize

Eric Thiman Organ Prize

For solo organ. Please note change of date

Piano Accompaniment Masterclass: Helmut Deutsch

Piano Accompaniment Masterclass: Helmut Deutsch

The renowned chamber musician and Lieder accompanist.

Academy Harp Ensemble at Colston Hall

Academy Harp Ensemble at Colston Hall

Generously supported by Holywell Music

Beethoven Series: Songs

Beethoven Series: Songs

Songs to texts by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

Piano Accompaniment Masterclass: Helmut Deutsch

Piano Accompaniment Masterclass: Helmut Deutsch

The renowned chamber musician and Lieder accompanist.

Wolfe Wolfinsohn String Quartet Prize

Wolfe Wolfinsohn String Quartet Prize

Works by Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Prokofiev

duoDorT

duoDorT

New works for this experimental piano duo

Piano Accompaniment Masterclass: Helmut Deutsch

Piano Accompaniment Masterclass: Helmut Deutsch

The renowned chamber musician and Lieder accompanist.

Vocal Masterclass: Ann Murray DBE

Vocal Masterclass: Ann Murray DBE

Academy professor of singing and international operatic mezzo-soprano

Beethoven Series: Strings and Piano

Beethoven Series: Strings and Piano

Chamber music performed by Academy students

Academy Song Circle: Valentines’ Concert

Academy Song Circle: Valentines’ Concert

Tuesday, 14 February
Exploring the theme of love
Academy Concert Orchestra: Sir Colin Davis

Academy Concert Orchestra: Sir Colin Davis

Friday, 17 February
Sibelius Fourth Symphony. NB change to previously advertised date
Gubaidulina at 80: II

Gubaidulina at 80: II

Tuesday, 21 February
Ensemble works by the great Russian composer