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Meeting to establish The Royal College of Music
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Meeting to establish The Royal College of Music
A meeting at St. Jamess Palace, called by the Prince of Wales, to establish The Royal College of Music. From left to right: Duke of Cambridge, Duke of Edinburgh, Archbishop of Canterbury, Prince of Wales, Sir Stafford Northcote, Lord Mayor, Prince Leopold, Lord Rosebery, Mr Gladstone, Sir Richard Wallace, Lord Charles Bruce, Earl Granville and the Duke of Westminster. Date: 1882
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In this historic photograph taken at St. James Palace in London in 1882, a meeting of distinguished figures came together with the intent to establish a new institution dedicated to the arts and education: The Royal College of Music. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, presided over the gathering, which included the Duke of Cambridge, Duke of Edinburgh, Archbishop of Canterbury, Sir Stafford Northcote, Lord Mayor, Prince Leopold, Lord Rosebery, Mr. Gladstone, Sir Richard Wallace, Lord Charles Bruce, and the Duke of Westminster. The Royal College of Music was founded in response to the growing need for a specialized institution to train professional musicians and music teachers. The college's founding members recognized the importance of music in society and sought to provide a high-quality education to those pursuing careers in music. The meeting at St. James Palace marked the beginning of the college's journey towards becoming one of the world's leading music institutions. The founding members brought a diverse range of expertise and influence to the table, ensuring that the college would be well-equipped to provide an exceptional education in music. The photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of music education, as these influential figures came together to establish an institution that would shape the lives of countless musicians and music lovers for generations to come. The Royal College of Music continues to thrive today, reflecting the vision and commitment of its founding members over a century ago.
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