Dates
12 November 2025, 5:15pm
Venue
Performance Hall
Tickets
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Tom Edney and Ingrid Pearson examine Avril Coleridge-Taylor鈥檚 legacy as performer, composer
and conductor.
RCM research, using autograph manuscripts, arrangements of music by others including her father Samuel, letters and other items bequeathed to the RCM Library, is vital in furthering our understanding of Avril鈥檚 contributions to music.
This session concludes with performances of a selection of Avril鈥檚 songs.
Location Transport Food & drink Access
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Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS
South Kensington: 0.5 miles
Gloucester Road: 0.6 miles
High Street Kensington: 0.8 miles
Paddington: 1.5 miles
Victoria: 2 miles
Santander Cycles docking station and public cycle locking facilities adjacent to RCM
The RCM provides light refreshments throughout the year. There is also a range of restaurants, cafés and other establishments nearby, most adjacent to South Kensington station.
The RCM Café serves barista-style coffees, sandwiches, snacks, salads and hot food. There is also access to outside seating in our new 1851 courtyard.
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am-4.30pm (term time only)
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All our event venues can be accessed by visitors with limited mobility via the lift at the main entrance.
