News: About the School
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15 February 2019
Interview with Na’ama Zisser, Doctoral Composer-in-Residence
Having completed a BMus in Composition at Guildhall, Na’ama Zisser returned in 2015 as Doctoral Composer-in-Residence. The innovative scheme, in association with Royal Opera House, allowed her to research and compose a new opera, Mamzer Bastard. She talks about what she learnt on the programme and offers advice for aspiring composers.
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11 February 2019
Guildhall School announces finalists for its most prestigious prize: the Gold Medal
Alumnus and previous winner bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel on the judging panel.
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07 February 2019
Guildhall expands its Short Courses programme with nine new short courses
The new courses will cover music, production arts, drama and continuing professional development.
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05 February 2019
Guildhall School presents Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
One of the most popular of all 20th-century operas, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is Britten’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy.
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04 February 2019
Brian Blessed, Stephen Mangan, Angellica Bell, Nish Kumar and many more to star in Beasts of London at Museum of London
Beasts of London opens on 5 April 2019, and is created in partnership with the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
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31 January 2019
Wolfson Foundation celebrates 30 years of supporting access to music education
The philanthropic charity, the Wolfson Foundation, is celebrating 30 years of its music education programme which has awarded £5.6 million to young musicians at the UK’s conservatoires to help individuals from all backgrounds to access high quality music education.
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31 January 2019
The city and ritual in Lisa D'Amour's Detroit
Final-year actor Wyatt Martin explores the themes of Lisa D'Amour's Obie Award winning play.
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25 January 2019
Guildhall School Principal Lynne Williams awarded Member (AM) of the Order of Australia
Principal of Guildhall School of Music & Drama Lynne Williams has been awarded Member (AM) of the Order of Australia for significant service to the performing arts.
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22 January 2019
It's all about the character: Paapa Essiedu
Paapa Essiedu (Acting 2012) tells PLAY about his work with the RSC, moving from medicine to drama and stepping in at the last minute.
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21 January 2019
First concept designs released for London Centre for Music project as next steps announced
The Barbican, London Symphony Orchestra and Guildhall School of Music & Drama have today released the first concept designs for their project to create a world class Centre for Music in London, as part of a progress update on their plans for the proposed new building.