Royal Academy of Music

The Royal Academy of Music in London, England, is the oldest conservatoire in the UK, founded in 1822 by John Fane and Nicolas-Charles Bochsa. It received its Royal Charter in 1830 from King George IV with the support of the first Duke of Wellington. It is one of the leading conservatoires in the UK, rated fourth in the Complete University Guide  and third in the Guardian University Guide for 2018.Famous Academy alumni include Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Sir Elton John and Annie Lennox.

The Royal Academy of Music occupies a striking, purpose-built Edwardian building dating from 1911. With all the requirements of a modern conservatoire, its newly transformed facilities include the 309-seat Susie Sainsbury Theatre and the new 100-seat rooftop Angela Burgess Recital Hall, along with the flagship Duke's Hall concert venue. Students benefit from over 100 teaching and practice studios, rehearsal and lecture rooms, located in the city of London, renowned for its culture and diversity.