Various dates throughout autumn term | 5.15pm | Parry Room 1

A series of round table discussions presented by RCM Professors and visiting professors from other UK higher education and arts institutions.

Thursday 16 June | 5.15pm | Parry Room 1Composers and audiences: equal bedfellows?Jonathan Cole in conversation with Michael Zev Gordon and Dai Fujikura. A composer's relationship with an audience is obviously of crucial importance, yet remains an uneasy alliance. What steps can be taken on either side to strengthen this bond?

Thursday 23 June | 5.15pm | Parry Room 1New approaches to music theatreMatthew Shlomowitz and Jean-Philippe Calvin Composers Jean-Philippe Calvin and Matthew Shlomowitz explore interdisciplinary and multimedia issues central to their respective recent work.

Thursday 30 June | 5.15pm | Parry Room 1The creative process: from conception to receptionAlison Kay & Andrew Ball With a new collaborative work as the focal point of the lecture, Andrew Ball and Alison Kay will examine the formation of creative ideas in terms of composition, interpretation and collaboration.

Thursday 7 July | 5.15pm | Parry Room 1“Well, well, Cornelius”Howard Skempton Cornelius Cardew was a brilliant musician and composer. Howard Skempton reflects on his work and his influence as a teacher.