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Jonathan Lemalu and Mark Austin announced as Deputy Head and Assistant Head of Vocal and Opera
The Royal College of Music (HÂþ») is delighted to announce that award-winning bass Jonathan Lemalu will take on the role of Deputy Head of Vocal & Opera and distinguished pianist, coach and conductor Mark Austin joins as Assistant Head of Vocal & Opera.
Thirteen Royal College of Music students have won highly competitive places on flagship development programmes run by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).
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