The classical music sector in the UK is diverse and exciting. Music conservatoires such as the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama are world-class and have trained generations of outstanding performers.
The UK enjoys a huge variety of professional orchestras and ensembles that differ in terms of size, style, repertoire, location and funding.
Here in the North West, we are fortunate to be within easy reach of the following ensembles:
Performance venues in the region include Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, The Lowry and Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.
The Leeds International Piano Competition is a feature of the cultural landscape in the North and pianists such as Martin Roscoe and Peter Donohoe have made this part of the world their home.
The Junior Department of the Royal Northern College of Music is just one hour away from the Fylde Coast, providing ambitious young musicians with the opportunity to complement their learning within the International Piano Academy and build valuable connections with one of the world’s most pioneering conservatoires.