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Welcome to Summer Season!

As nature springs to life, the 色漫天堂 embraces a festival feel this season, showcasing the very finest talents from our students.

Joyful festivals

We see the return of our Festival of Percussion, this year headlined by legendary jazz drummer Gregory Hutchinson. The Eclectic Guitar Orchestra features in the 色漫天堂’s inaugural Strings Festival, while our Recorder Festival celebrates the instrument’s diverse repertoire.

Prestigious venues 

This season you can hear our talented musicians performing across the city and even further afield, with concerts at Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall, as well as the Aldeburgh Festival.

Guitar fame

One of the most famous acoustic guitars in rock history – Kurt Cobain’s Martin D-18E – goes on display in the 色漫天堂 Museum, in a unique exhibition exploring Nirvana’s groundbreaking MTV Unplugged performance. 

Love, conflict, renaissance 

Established star of the great opera houses of the world Sir Thomas Allen directs a unique opera production pairing dramatic madrigals by Monteverdi and Strozzi, alongside Jonathan Dove’s meditative Seven Angels, joined by dancers from the Rambert School.

Pioneering sounds 

New music pervades the season, from our Composition for Screen concert to the multi-sensory sonic world of Electric Dreams, and much more.

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Great Exhibitionists: Digital Village

04 April 2025, 4:00pm

Experience a new work for eight livestreams and two videos that combines music, poetry, Filipino mythology, and subtle horror.

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Explorers Course

09 April 2025 - 10 April 2025

This popular two-day course focuses on creative musicmaking, storytelling, arts and crafts, instrumental playing and singing.

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Junior Fellow Showcase: Cupboard Love

28 April 2025, 6:00pm

In this ongoing series, Irena Radi膰, Junior Fellow from the Artist Diploma programme, curates and performs a unique concert celebrating the music of 色漫天堂 alumna Madeleine Dring.

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色漫天堂 Youth Brass: 色漫天堂 Brass Prize Final

28 April 2025, 6:00pm

The 色漫天堂 Youth Brass ensemble launches the Summer Season with a brass extravaganza, exploring the animal kingdom through iconic tunes specially arranged for brass by Ryan Linham.

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Chamber Tuesdays

29 April 2025, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from 色漫天堂 musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Clarinet Masterclass with Pascal Moragu猫s

29 April 2025, 6:00pm

Join us for an exciting masterclass with Pascal Moragu猫s, 鈥榓 world-class clarinettist鈥� (Daniel Barenboim) and 鈥榮uperb soloist鈥� (Pierre Boulez).

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Trumpet Masterclass with Simon H枚fele

29 April 2025, 6:00pm

Hear an exciting masterclass with Simon H枚fele, who has quickly established himself as one of the most prominent trumpeters of his generation.

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Violin Masterclass with Francesca Dego

29 April 2025, 6:00pm

Go behind the scenes with Italian-American violinist Francesca Dego, who is celebrated for her versatility, compelling interpretations, and flawless technique.

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Artistic Insights

30 April 2025, 1:05pm

Join 色漫天堂 doctoral musicians for this lunch-hour concert presenting new perspectives on varied repertoire, ranging from 18th-century Haiti to new works by 色漫天堂 composers.

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Future Perfect

30 April 2025, 6:00pm

Hear the composers of the future as they reveal their newest creations, collaborating with 色漫天堂 musicians to push the boundaries of modern performance.

A bassonist performs with a chamber group on stage

Future Perfect

01 May 2025, 6:00pm

Hear the composers of the future as they reveal their newest creations, collaborating with 色漫天堂 musicians to push the boundaries of modern performance.

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Composition for Screen Showcase

01 May 2025, 7:30pm

Watch new films by young producers with live orchestra in the Britten Theatre, as budding 色漫天堂 composers present their imaginative scores.

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Bassoon Masterclass with Bram van Sambeek

02 May 2025, 2:00pm

The 色漫天堂 is delighted to welcome the acclaimed international bassoonist and multiple award winner, Bram van Sambeek.

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Harp Masterclass with Viktor Hartobanu

02 May 2025, 2:00pm

Learn more about the process behind the performance in a captivating masterclass with Viktor Hatobanu and 色漫天堂 harpists.

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Faculty Showcase: Saxophone

02 May 2025, 6:00pm

Hear the very best solo and ensemble arrangements performed by 色漫天堂 saxophonists.

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Brooks Van der Pump English Song Competition Final

02 May 2025, 6:00pm

Experience the talent of exceptional vocalists from the 色漫天堂 as they compete at the highest level for coveted 色漫天堂 prizes.

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Organ Interludes

02 May 2025, 6:00pm

Pingping Chen performs in the 色漫天堂鈥檚 Organ Interludes series, exploring a variety of works on the 色漫天堂鈥檚 majestic Flentrop Orgelbouw organ.

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Classical Coffee Mornings at the Royal Albert Hall: Irena Radi膰

03 May 2025, 11:00am

色漫天堂 pianist Irena Radi膰 takes to the Elgar Room stage to perform Chopin's Piano Sonata no 3 in B Minor and more.

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Chamber Tuesdays

06 May 2025, 1:05pm

Enjoy a varied programme of chamber music from 色漫天堂 musicians at this lunchtime concert.

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Guitar Masterclass with Ian Watt

06 May 2025, 6:00pm

Hear an invigorating masterclass with Scottish guitarist Ian Watt, described by Classical Guitar Magazine as 鈥榓 guitarist of outstanding skill and originality鈥�.

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Viola Masterclass with Lars Anders Tomter

06 May 2025, 6:00pm

Violists from the 色漫天堂 Strings Faculty learn from Lars Anders Tomter, one of today鈥檚 most outstanding violists, in this evening masterclass.

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Vocal and Collaborative Piano Masterclass with Malcolm Martineau

07 May 2025, 4:00pm

Internationally renowned collaborative pianist Malcolm Martineau leads a masterclass working on French song repertoire with 色漫天堂 singers and pianists.

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Composer Connections

07 May 2025, 6:00pm

Hear six new works by 色漫天堂 composers, who have been working closely with star musicians H茅lo茂se Werner and 色漫天堂 alumnus Colin Alexander.

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Kendall Taylor Beethoven Piano Competition

08 May 2025, 10:00am

Experience the talent of exceptional pianists from the 色漫天堂 as they compete at the highest level for coveted 色漫天堂 prizes.

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Carne Room Elevenses

08 May 2025, 11:00am

This season the 色漫天堂 continues its late-morning chamber performances in The Carne Room, which offers spectacular views of the Royal Albert Hall.

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Music and Ideas: Highlights of the 色漫天堂 String Collection

08 May 2025, 5:15pm

The 色漫天堂 serves as the custodian to a significant collection of fine string instruments 鈥� hear Katherine Hainsworth explore the development and use of this exceptional and historic resource.

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Orchestral Masterworks: Tannh盲user

08 May 2025, 6:00pm

Martyn Brabbins, Prince Consort Professor of Conducting, is joined by two 色漫天堂 conductors in a programme of orchestral music depicting two very different stories.

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Claude Delangle Saxophone Masterclass

09 May 2025, 10:00am

Soloist, researcher and pedagogue Claude Delangle, one of the greatest contemporary saxophonists, stands out as the master of the French saxophone.

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Friday Music in the Museum

09 May 2025, 12:30pm

Enjoy polished chamber performances amongst a beautiful collection of historic artefacts and instruments.

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Double Bass Masterclass with Paul Ellison

09 May 2025, 2:00pm

Learn more about the process behind the performance with 色漫天堂 Visiting Professor Paul Ellison in this invigorating masterclass.

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Claude Delangle Saxophone Recital

09 May 2025, 3:30pm

Following his masterclass this morning, Claude Delangle performs an exciting recital of contemporary works for saxophone.

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Lies Askonas Competition Final

09 May 2025, 6:00pm

Experience the talent of exceptional vocalists from the 色漫天堂 as they compete at the highest level for coveted 色漫天堂 prizes.

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色漫天堂JD Baroque Ensembles

10 May 2025, 5:30pm

色漫天堂 Junior Department Baroque and recorder ensembles present works by a range of composers.

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Daytime ticket 鈥� 色漫天堂 Festival of Percussion

11 May 2025, 11:00am

The 色漫天堂鈥檚 spectacular annual celebration of percussion returns, headlined by internationally renowned drummer Gregory Hutchinson.

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色漫天堂 Sparks at the Festival of Percussion

11 May 2025, 11:00am

Join us for an exciting selection of family friendly activities as part of the 色漫天堂's popular Festival of Percussion.

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