Richard Bratby

Small but perfectly formed: the Royal College of Music Museum reopening reviewed

Marvel at the oldest guitar in existence, the earliest surviving stringed keyboard instrument and the manuscript of Mozart’s C minor Piano Concerto

The oldest guitar and earliest keyboard instrument can both be seen almost as soon as you enter RCM Museum. Image: Phil Rowley

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