The Royal College of Music, one of the world’s leading conservatories, will host the Battle of Ideas 2007 reception in its Grade II listed Concert Hall, with live performances from some of the College’s most talented young performers.

19.00
Welcome speeches:
- Claire Fox (Institute of Ideas)
- George Brock (The Times)
- Colin Lawson (Royal College of Music)
- Tim Smart (BT)

19.10
Performance by Ruby Hughes, soprano and Caroline Jaya-Ratnam, piano
PRODUCED BY MARY COSGRAVE

Throughout the evening:
Jazz provided by the RCM Jazz Trio