The Royal Academy of Music in London, England, is the oldest conservatoire in the UK, founded in 1822 by John Fane and Nicolas-Charles Bochsa. It received its royal charter in 1830 from King George IV with the support of the first Duke of Wellington. Famous academy alumni include Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Sir Elton John and Annie Lennox. Read More
On this day in 2014, England batsman Joe Root and pacer James Anderson stitched a record-breaking 10th wicket partnership in the history of Test cricket. ...