Latimer awarded Honorary Membership of the RBC

Ryan Latimer has been awarded an Honorary Membership of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The membership is given to former students of the conservatoire who have achieved distinction within the music profession.

Separately, the week concluded with the premiere of Dromsong, a new orchestral work celebrating the 125th anniversary of the University of Birmingham, conducted by Daniele Rosina.

Dromsong takes inspiration from the many layers of meaning embedded in the word "Drom" across various cultures and histories. In Greek, dromos is associated with running and racing, evoking a sense of drive and forward momentum. In Norse languages, drøm (or draumr) connects to the realm of dreams, a space of fluidity and imagination. Old English links drom (or drēam) to feelings of joy, to music and festivity, while in Romani and Slavic traditions, it signifies a communal journey and the freedom to travel. Drawing on these varied, rich associations, Dromsong reflects how we are continually propelled forward—whether though our own physical efforts, by engaging our minds and imagination, or through the collective energy of shared experience.

Image: Katja Ogrin