The nominations below were ratified recently by the Academy’s Governing Body at the meeting of the Honours Committee on 7 February 2019. Honorary Doctorates, awarded by the Academy and the University of London, will be announced in due course. The Honours are as follows:
Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music (FRAM)
Limited to 300 former Academy students, and awarded to those musicians who have distinguished themselves within the profession.
Kit Downes Jazz Piano
Simone Lamsma Violin
Sunwook Kim Piano and Conducting
Nicholas Miller Violin
Chi-Yu Mo Clarinet
Mary Nelson Soprano
Max Richter Composition
Sarah Tynan Soprano
Andrew West Piano
Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music (Hon FRAM)
Limited to 100 distinguished individuals who have rendered signal service to the institution or to the music profession in general.
Sam Jackson Media Executive
Timothy Parker Academy Governor
Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music (Hon RAM)
Bine Bryndorf Organ
Ian Brown Piano
John Caird Director
Prof Philip Cashian Composition
Dame Sarah Connolly Mezzo-soprano
Michael Cox Flute
Pamela Frank Violin and Educator
Christian Gerhaher Baritone
Adam Guettel Composition and Lyrics
Kim Kashkashian Viola
Mischa Maisky Cello
Congratulations to everyone receiving an ARAM or HonARAM, the full list of honourands is available here.