The Royal College of Music (RCM) in London announced that Vasily Petrenko will become an International Visiting Artist. Speranza Scappucci will also become an International Visiting Artist, whilst Martyn Brabbins continues his involvement with the conservatory.
Petrenko said, “Working with young musicians and emerging conductors has always been a central part of my life. From youth orchestras to masterclasses, I’ve seen how access to real-world experience at the right moment can be transformative. I’m delighted to join the Royal College of Music as an International Visiting Artist and to work closely with students as they develop not only their craft, but their confidence, judgement and leadership as future conductors.”
Andrew Moore, Artistic Director, comments: ‘I am delighted that Vasily Petrenko and Speranza Scappucci have agreed to join our Conducting Faculty and am equally pleased that Martyn Brabbins will deepen his involvement by taking on the role of professor of conducting. All three have led inspirational masterclasses in recent months and the experience they bring working with some of the finest orchestras and opera companies around the world has proved invaluable both to our Conducting students and to instrumentalists, singers and composers across the College.’
Vasily Petrenko has worked with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras and has appeared at the BBC Proms, Edinburgh International Festival and Glyndebourne Festival Opera, to name but a few. He is Music Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, a position begun in 2021, and became Conductor Laureate of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra following his acclaimed fifteen-year tenure as their Chief Conductor. Vasily will join the RCM on a four-year term, visiting three times a year to teach and once a year to conduct the RCM Symphony Orchestra.
Photo: OSM Credit Antoine Saito
