Strings: Stories

Take advantage of a wide variety of opportunities to perform, collaborate and experiment – all in a supportive learning environment that builds your professional skills and imaginative approach, to prepare you for a career in the music industry.

Sir Bryn Terfel teams up with RWCMD to support future young artists

On Saturday 25th February 2023 Sir Bryn Terfel CBE, one of the world’s greatest singers, announced a new foundation with the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

RWCMD Strings: A term of masterclasses and performance

Despite the unprecedented challenges this term has brought with it, the Strings department has actually managed to increase their number of performance opportunities – as violin student Rosie Olver reports:

Perfection isn't everything: Tim Rhys-Evans on music and mental health

Highlighting the importance of music and its positive impact on our wellbeing, Director of Music Tim Rhys-Evans wrote for Music Teacher magazine about his personal relationship between music and mental health.

The Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize 2022 winner

Congratulations to flautist Isabelle Harris on winning this year’s Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Looking after your wellbeing

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and we’ve teamed up with Student Services Manager, Kate Williams, to give you some key tips, advice and resources about how to take care of your own mental well-being.

Strengthening music in society: Training musicians of the future

At RWCMD we cherish the value of music-making for our wellbeing and cultural health.

Errollyn Wallen: artist in residence

Earlier this month, at an RWCMD Symphony Orchestra celebrating her work, we were delighted to welcome Errollyn Wallen as the College’s artist in residence.

The Flying Bedroom Theatre Company: trust and teamwork

Catching up after a busy summer, we spoke to four members of the Flying Bedroom Theatre Company about touring, trust, collaboration and the future.

The 2021 Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize final

Congratulations to Elena Zamudio, the winner of this year’s prestigious Sir Ian Stoutzker prize.

Graduate Toks Dada: Southbank Centre’s new Head of Classical Music

Meet the new Head of Classical Music at the Southbank Centre!

Croeso, RWCMD’s new Director of Music – Tim Rhys-Evans

We’re delighted to welcome Tim Rhys-Evans, MBE to the College this term as our new Director of Music.

Music students collaborate with the Manchester Collective

It’s the first week of term and Music students hit the ground running as the Manchester Collective gave them a week of inspiring African-flavoured workshops.

The Benedetti Sessions: A weekend with Nicola Benedetti

This month the College welcomed back international violinist Nicola Benedetti for a weekend of activities, masterclasses and recitals.

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