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Classical music at the Antwerp Conservatoire: mastery with a future.
Those who choose the programme in Classical Music at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp opt for intensive professional training at the highest level and creative entrepreneurship, a unique combination in Belgium.
After your degree in music and performing arts
But will I find work with a degree in music and performing arts? That question hangs over every Open House, every information session, every kitchen table where someone cautiously dares to say that they are considering dance, drama or music...
Entrance examinations and audition dates for 2026
MASTER DANCE AND MUSIC ARE OPEN! Click to find an overview of the dates and deadlines FOR ALL OUR PROGRAMMES in Dance, Drama and Music.
Quality of education in educational master's programmes
Our programmes meet the quality criteria set out in the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG) and, in particular, the Flemish Qualifications Structure (VKS).
Guided by a clear quality vision and system, we ensure that our programmes are not only high-quality and up-to-date, but also constantly respond to new trends. We are committed to a strong and well-established quality culture.
Quality of education Graduate in Stage and Event Technology
Our programmes meet the quality criteria set out in the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG) and, in particular, the Flemish Qualifications Structure (VKS).
Guided by a clear quality vision and system, we ensure that our programmes are not only high-quality and up-to-date, but also constantly respond to new trends. We are committed to a strong and well-established quality culture.
In memoriam Alexei Moshkov
The sad news reached us today that Alexei Moshkov, principal subject teacher of violin, has passed away. Our thoughts are especially with his family, friends, colleagues and students, for whom this loss must be particularly difficult.
Two new department heads for our Conservatoire
Starting 1 November, two programmes at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp will have new leaders. With the retirement of Annouk Van Moorsel, who has been head of both Dance and the Music & Performing Arts Education programmes for many years, a new chapter is beginning. Two familiar faces from the Conservatoire are taking up the baton: Natalie Gordon will become head of the Dance programme and Bob Selderslaghs will take charge of the Educational programmes.
BJO meets ARKestra
In June 2026, Brussels Jazz Orchestra will be taking the big band ARKestra under its wing for a week. This international group of young people consists of top musicians from the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp, supplemented by talent from Codarts in Rotterdam and Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln.
Antwerp and Palestine collaborate on drama programme
Royal Conservatoire Antwerp is collaborating with the ASHTAR Theatre in Ramallah to establish Palestine's first official bachelor programme in Drama. The three-year project, supported by the European Commission through Erasmus+, aims to demonstrate how art and education can transcend borders.