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Presentations of research undertaken by RWCMD students

A celebration of the works of female composers.

Music old and new, created by women, trans and non-binary composers, including current RWCMD students.

The piano sonatas of Beethoven are a vast and varied compendium of human experience, and a colossal technical and musical challenge to any pianist. Students of the RWCMD are put through their paces as they tackle these immense sonatas head on, competing for the coveted annual Eric Hodges Prize.

An opportunity to see the musical theatre class of ‘26 show off their talent.

Don't miss this unique performance of dance, light and music, perfect for ages 7 and above. Our avant-garde catwalk show features characters created from scrap and recycled material. 

From gnomes to Roman catacombs and dancing unhatched chicks, this piece is full of dramatic contrasts and vivid images, all culminating in the sonorous magnificence of the Great Gate of Kiev.

One of the UK's most exciting young contemporary folk artists, Welsh artist Cerys Hafana returns to the College with her latest album Angel, featuring a new dynamic trio sound (drums, double bass, alto sax). Exploring a deep exploration of minimalism, traditional and avant-folk music, she alternates between songs (all in Cymraeg) and instrumentals.

Jazz or classical, rock ‘n’roll or the cutting edge of the international avant-garde – the saxophone is nothing if not versatile, and in the hands of the RWCMD’s Gerard McChrsytal, the musical possibilities are off the map. Baroque mysteries, wild heartbeats, happy slapping and the street-sounds of Thailand – anything can happen in the next hour, and hearing really is believing.

The name of the Fibonacci Quartet suggests infinite possibilities – and it’s true, no emotion is off limits to this outstanding, multi-award-winning young ensemble, currently Quartet in Residence at the RWCMD. Janacek’s blistering Intimate Letters is the fiery heart of a concert that begins with the haunting melodies of rural Moravia and ends with Schumann at his most personal, and passionate.