Vocal: Stories

Imagine a festival so rich in culture and tradition that it transforms a different part of Wales each year into a vibrant hub of music, art, and storytelling. Welcome to the National Eisteddfod, Europe’s largest celebration of all things Welsh.

Maestro Carlo Rizzi, RWCMD’s International Chair in Conducting, has just been awarded one of Italy’s highest honours for his commitment and contribution to promoting Italian music and culture internationally.

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.

Congratulations to Edward Kim, the very first RWCMD Sir Geraint Evans centenary scholar.

This year’s Janet Price Opera Prize has been won by first year MA Opera Performance student, Weiying Sim. This year, as well as a cash prize, she also wins a London concert date courtesy of College partner, Opera Rara.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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