This autumn, the RNCM continues to shatter the boundaries of musical performance and sonic experimentation with an eclectic programme of live concerts, each offering a unique and unforgettable experience for audiences of all tastes, from silent cinema soundtracks to the symbiosis of sound and dance.

Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin double-bill | Thu 24 Oct | 7.30pm | £12-£18

Celebrating the singular magic of silent cinema, organist Darius Battiwalla and a group of talented RNCM students perform a live, improvised accompaniment to a pair of titanic silver screen comedies.

Promising ‘a delightful dive into the artistry and humour of early cinema’, the programme opens with Charlie Chaplin’s The Immigrant, a deliciously entertaining romcom caper which follows a young man’s tireless journey to America, constantly derailed derailed by accusations of theft and a surprise romance.

In Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr., a lovelorn projectionist who dreams of heroism haplessly stumbles into an action-packed detective adventure.

RNCM Spotlight: Can You See the Sound? | Fri 15 Nov | 6.30pm | FREE

On Fri 15 November, RNCM musicians Noa Nishizawa, Sharon Fung and Jason Wong showcase the unlikely yet captivatingly harmonious combination of euphonium and percussion, as they explore themes of movement and physicality alongside a world premiere of their brand new arrangements.

RNCM ArkEnsemble with Company Chameleon | Fri 6 Dec | 7.30pm | £12-£18

Promising to transcend the ordinary through musical ingenuity and breathtaking dance, the pioneering ArkEnsemble join forces with the world-renowned Company Chameleon to produce a blistering fusion of fluid, visceral dance theatre and vivid, sweeping soundscapes.

Exploring the boundless connection between music and dance, the instrumentalists and performers transform the stage into a living canvas of artistic expression, where each note and movement tells its own enchanting story.

Image of dancers courtesy of Company Chameleon by Joel Chester Fildes

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Words:
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Mon 7 Oct 2024