‘The very first time I stepped into the Academy, I felt a very strong connection with the amazing students and staff there. The welcoming, warm atmosphere, combined with top class musicianship, curiosity and openness, is truly inspiring. I feel both excited, humble and extremely grateful for getting this opportunity to cement and develop the partnership with the Royal Academy of Music further.’
Bjarte Eike, one of the world’s most innovative and pioneering baroque violinist-directors, will join the Academy as Visiting Professor, commencing September 2026.
In this video, Bjarte performs John Playford's 'Wallom Green' with the Academy Baroque Soloists.
Read more about his appointment > https://bit.ly/3SjnbsW
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Into our third century of nurturing the next generation of talent and supporting musicians to realise their potential. Music makes us.
We are the meeting point between the traditions of the past and the talent of the future, seeking out and supporting the musicians today whose music will move the world tomorrow. From pre-school to post-doc, our students come here from more than 50 countries. We challenge them to find their own voice, take risks and push boundaries. Simon Rattle, Felicity Lott, Elton John and Harrison Birtwistle a
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For over 200 years the Academy has trained and inspired musicians to develop and innovate.
Read our 2027/28 Guide to learn more about studying with us, and hear from harpists Bonnie Scott and Harrison Chau, who feature on the cover, about their time at the Academy > https://bit.ly/4xwEbfw
12/06/2026
Our Musical Theatre Company opened their production of Little Women yesterday in the Susie Sainsbury Theatre 🎭✨
Following the four March sisters as they make their ways in the world, from the American civil war to continental Europe and back, this is a story of belonging and sisterhood.
There are very limited tickets available for the remaining shows > https://bit.ly/4uuTe6G
📸 Craig Fuller
11/06/2026
Many of you will know that the FIFA World Cup begins today, but did you know that the Academy is home to our very own football teams?
Since 1922 we've had quite the reputation as formidable opponents, with a great winning record that spans across decades. Academy football teams have also played overseas in China.
You might also recognise Aled Jones from his time on the team while studying at the Academy in this photo from our collections.
We wish the players all the very best at the tournament!
04/06/2026
Academy alum Dame Evelyn Glennie recently performed an intimate concert at City Lit as part of her Listen Up! exhibition that ran throughout May.
Rather than a conventional performance, it created a participatory space in which listening was experienced as physical, emotional and relational — something sensed with the whole body, not just the ear.
Evelyn was joined by musicians from City Lit’s Percussion Orchestra, as well as fellow alum Bonnie Scott.
The Percussion Orchestra is part of City Lit’s Centre for Learning Disability Education, in partnership with the Royal Academy of Music.
📸: The Evelyn Glennie Foundation
Watch Academy student Pei-En Wu perform an excerpt from the finale of Schumann's 'Piano Sonata No.3'.
From the 15-17 June, the Academy presents our annual Piano Festival, which features music by Alkan and Sorabji, the final edition of Schumann’s complete piano works, film score improvisation and music inspired by eastern European folklore.
For more information about the festival > https://bit.ly/4nNJdQo
25/05/2026
He's not throwing away his shot 🎵📜
Starting 15 June, Musical Theatre alum Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will be taking over as Alexander Hamilton on the West End.
Stephenson auditioned to be part of the original cast of Hamilton alongside fellow alum Sam Oladeinde. They were both successful at the audition and Stephenson made his professional debut as 3rd cover A.Ham. Now, eight years later in a full-circle moment, he returns to the show as the principal lead.
Find out more about our musical theatre course > https://bit.ly/4eY7S2m
22/05/2026
Duke's Hall recently played host to an inspiring afternoon of contemporary music, conducted by Neil Percy who is the London Symphony Orchestra’s longest-serving Principal Percussionist and our Head of Timpani and Percussion 🥁
The programme showcased a wide array of modern works, culminating in Lou Harrison’s powerful homage to the Aztec god.
📸Sheryl Tait
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