| Description |
Music conservatoire giving many free concerts and recitals open to the public. Also has rooms to hire and a library open to the public, for reference and research. |
| Address |
Prince Consort Road
LONDON
SW7 2BS |
| Telephone |
020 7591 4314 (Box Office)
020 7591 4300
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| Fax |
020 7589 7740
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| Email |
[email protected]
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| Transport |
Tube: High Street Kensington (Circle & District) or Knightsbridge (Piccadilly) or South Kensington (Piccadilly, Circle, District)
Buses: 360, 52, 10, 9, 70 |
| Newsletter |
Termly magazine and events guide |
| Notes |
See separate entry for the Museum of Instruments
THE BRITTEN THEATRE
The Britten Theatre's responsive acoustics and tiered auditorium are appreciated by the audiences of opera, music theatre and ballet. The RCM's Britten Theatre was opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 1986 in celebration of the College's centenary. It was designed by Hugh Casson, and named after Benjamin Britten, a former student of the College.The theatre has excellent technical facilities and is in almost constant use as the focus of the RCM's international Opera School and a frequent host to visiting companies, artists and private events. With its own entrance from Prince Consort Road, the theatre is licensed for public events.
Maximum capacity 400
Instruments - 2 Steinway Grand Pianos, 1 Harpsichord
THE AMARYLLIS FLEMING CONCERT HALL
A performance space which can accomodate large orchestral and choral concerts. Newly installed lighting and sound equipment replicate professional conditions for recording and broadcasting. Box office facilities are available and the hall is licenced for public concerts.
Maximum capacity: 400
Instruments: Two Steinway D's, Harpsichord
RECITAL HALL
The Recital Hall is a small hall with a fixed raised platform and grand piano suitable for solo and chamber concerts, lectures, auditions and receptions. The hall is not licenced for public concerts.
Maximum capacity 150
Instruments: Two Steinway grand pianos, Harpsichord |
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Last Updated
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07 December 2016
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