It was great to hear the premiere of new music by RPS Composer Philip Dutton live on BBC Radio 3 in Concert yesterday. Performed by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, listen from the start to hear 'There, where I call home' on @bbcsounds.bsky.social: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Celebrate classical music's heroes with us! The #RPSAwards celebrate devoted music-makers up and down the nation. Join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Most people don't imagine they could commission a composer – RPS Member Carol didn't either, until she was emboldened to try, bringing new music with lasting worth into the world. Discover more about commissioning and read Carol's story on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/co...

Applications are open until Tuesday 31 March for the RPS Ambache Fund, offering grants of up to £5,000 to support performers, ensembles, venues and festivals putting music by historic women composers at the heart of their programming. Find out more: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...

Our friends and RPS Advance Corporate Members Swaledale Festival invite you to join them for a fortnight of music, arts and walking across North Yorkshire, with public booking open today! You can find out more and book via our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/swa...

The #RPSAwards are classical music's 'Oscars, the BAFTAs and the Grammys all rolled into one' (BBC Radio 3). Join us to celebrate at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Have you booked your tickets for the 2026 #RPSAwards? Join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thurs 12 March for a night of celebration, inspiring stories and live performances. Tickets from £10 (plus venue fees): royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

There's just a few days left to apply for the RPS Isserlis Scholarship, which supports musicians who are looking to study abroad. You can find out more about how we could support your plans, and apply by 11am on Wednesday 18 February on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/s...

Calling all classical music-lovers for the 2026 #RPSAwards – a night celebrating music-making across the UK. Join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thurs 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees) and a group discount: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

Join brass ensembles from conservatoires across the country on Saturday 21 February at @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social, for a spectacular celebration of brass chamber music, in memory of Philip Jones. Find out more and book here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/cla...

We're so pleased to welcome four of our 2026-27 RPS Conductors to The Glasshouse in Gateshead this week, for our course in partnership with conductor Alice Farnham and @rnsinfonia.bsky.social. Discover more about the RPS Conductors programme here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...

The #RPSAwards is a night of celebration, with special guests, inspirational stories, and live music. Join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees), and a group discount: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

We are welcoming applications to the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund! With grants for Composition and Performance, the fund is made possible with the kind support of composer Thea Musgrave and conductor Peter Mark. Find out more and apply by 7 July 2026: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...

An RPS Isserlis Scholarship is supporting Finn to study cello in Denmark – find out how an RPS Isserlis Scholarship could help support your plans to study abroad, and apply by 18 February 2026, here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/i...

What draws composers' imaginations, or even starts them on the path to making their own music? From puppetry to '90s TV, we spoke to RPS Featured Composer Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade about her inspirations. Watch the interview and discover more here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...

We're welcoming applications for the 2027 RPS Composers programme, for UK-based composers establishing a career. Write for a noted ensemble, venue or festival, with professional development workshops and mentoring. Find out more and apply by 1 April: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...

Last night in Cumnock @hebridesensemble.bsky.social gave the premiere of RPS Composer Arthur Keegan's new work. Inspired by Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, 'Coalesce' transported the audience to a time before life emerged on earth. Hear it again in Edinburgh. www.hebridesensemble.com/events/

Voting for the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award has now closed - the winner will be announced at the #RPSAwards, 7pm on Thursday 12 March at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall. You can join us on the night to celebrate: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

This weekend is your last chance to vote for the RPS Inspiration Award! #RPSAwards You can find out more about the shortlistees and cast your vote before 11am on Monday 2 February on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

We love this letter in @theguardian.com responding to our article published on Monday – here's to musicians like Chris up and down the UK! www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...

On Sunday 8 February, our friends and RPS Corporate Member @bfchorus.bsky.social will be joined by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and cellist Adrian Bradbury, for an evening of Elgar's most moving music. Find out more and book via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/bfc...

Huge congratulations to RPS Composer Bethan Morgan-Williams, @morganwilliamsb.bsky.social who has been awarded the 2026 Ernst von Siemens Composer Prize! You can discover more, hear Bethan's music, and find out about upcoming performances of her works on her website: www.bethanmorganwilliams.com

The #RPSAwards is a night of celebration, with special guests, inspirational stories, and live music. Join us at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March, with tickets from £10 (plus venue fees), and a group discount: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

An RPS Isserlis Scholarship supported Mebrakh to study clarinet in New York – find out how an RPS Isserlis Scholarship could help support your plans to study abroad, and apply by 18 February 2026, here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/i...

Be among the first to experience Dickson Mbi's TELLUS, a new work supported by the RPS Drummond Lockyer Fund for Dance, performed for the first time at 7.30pm on Friday 6 February at Dance East in Ipswich. You can find out more and book here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/tel...

The 2026 #RPSAwards shortlists are revealed! Congratulations to all this year's shortlistees, who represent so many outstanding musical individuals, groups and initiatives inspiring communities across the UK. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

Announcing the 2026 #RPSAwards Supporters! We thank the individuals and organisations who are generously putting their name to an Award this year and helping to champion classical music and musicians nationwide. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

There's still chance to vote for your favourite to win the RPS Inspiration Award, celebrating the UK's non-professional music-makers and those who work with them. Find out more and cast your vote by Monday 2 February here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

'@hebridesensemble.bsky.social's 'Music for Time' tour features new music by RPS Composer Arthur Keegan, commissioned by the RPS. 'Coalesce' will be first performed on Sun 1 Feb at Dumfries House, Cumnock, and then head to Edinburgh, Skye, and Glasgow: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/art...

We love sharing musicians' stories with RPS Members. In the most recent edition of our magazine, Jay Capperauld shares his insights into the collaborative and creative process, as Associate Composer at @scomusic.bsky.social. Full article here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/assets/files...

Applications are open until Tuesday 31 March for the RPS Ambache Fund, offering grants of up to £5,000 to support performers, ensembles, venues and festivals putting music by historic women composers at the heart of their programming. Find out more: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...

Meet the latest RPS Instrumental Prize winners! Violinist Olwen Miles, piano trio Astatine Trio, and trumpet quintet FiveBy5 receive grants to support their musical progress. Read all about RPS Instrumental Prizes and these outstanding musicians here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

Have you booked your ticket yet for the 2026 #RPSAwards? On Thursday 12 March, join us for a celebration of UK classical music-making at @southbankcentre.bsky.social's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Tickets from £10 (plus venue fees) are available via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

In the latest issue of Philharmonic, the magazine for RPS Members, we caught up with some of the musicians who have been supported by RPS Instrument Purchase Grants whilst embarking on their musical careers. Read the full article here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/assets/files...

The Swaledale Festival 2026 programme is out! We're excited for new songs by RPS Composer Vivek Haria, commissioned by the RPS and performed by Margaret Lingas and Christopher Glynn at St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on 4 June. Public booking from 16 Feb. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/viv...

A great light has gone out. John Wallace – the brilliant musical polymath who did so much for music education, brass music, and music in Scotland – has sadly died. We were so pleased to present him with RPS Honorary Membership (pictured here) last year.

An RPS Isserlis Scholarship supported Sharon to study in Vienna - where might the next chapter take you? Find out how an RPS Isserlis Scholarship could help support your plans to study abroad, and apply by 18 February 2026, here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/i...

Who's your 2026 RPS Inspiration Award-winner? Today on Instagram we’re shining a light on our four shortlistees: Bradford Accordion Band, Cantorion Llandrindod, Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society, and Sean Chandler and Shepherd Brass Band. To vote, head to royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

RPS Chief Executive James Murphy joined Katie Derham on BBC Radio 3's In Tune to celebrate the New Year, looking ahead at 2026 - including, of course, the #RPSAwards! Catch up on @bbcsounds.bsky.social, and listen from 1:30:53 to find out more about the big night: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Applications are open until 14 January for the Royal Ballet and Opera's 'Creatives Speed Dating' events for composers, writers, directors, and devisers looking for collaborators. To join them Thursday 12 (online) and Friday 13 (backstage at RBO) February, apply via: www.rbo.org.uk/about/jette-...

Votes have been rolling in as music-lovers show their support for our RPS Inspiration Award shortlistees: Bradford Accordion Band, Cantorion Llandrindod, Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society, and Sean Chandler and Shepherd Brass Band. Cast your vote by 2 Feb: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

Wishing you all a peaceful and musical winter break. The RPS office is now closed for the festive break, and we'll be back in the New Year. Artwork - Royal Philharmonic Society Christmas card 2025, designed by James Murphy for the RPS.

Hear RPS Emily Anderson Violin Prize-winner Violetta Suvini perform Andrzej Panufnik's Violin Concerto with Silk Street Sinfonietta, in an evening of 20th-century repertoire, Friday 9 Jan at St Giles Cripplegate. To find out more and book, visit: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/vio...

Join RPS Composer Arthur Keegan for the premiere of 'Coalesce' at The Cumnock Tryst, Sunday 1 Feb at Dumfries House. The new piece will also be performed in Edinburgh, Skye, and Glasgow as part of @hebridesensemble.bsky.social's 'Music for Time' tour. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/art...

The RPS Ambache Fund supports performers, ensembles, venues and festivals to put exceptional yet overlooked music by historic women composers at the heart of their programming. Find out more and apply by 31 March 2026 here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

We are sad to hear of the death of our friend and RPS Honorary Member, Sir Humphrey Burton. Few have done so much to proclaim classical music’s wonders. Through his brilliant TV programmes and vivid insightful writing, he set a gold standard for us all to sustain, engaging millions with music.

In the latest issue of Philharmonic, our dedicated magazine for RPS Members, conductor Natalie Murray Beale shares behind-the-scenes insights from Alan Bennett’s major new film 'The Choral'. You can read the full article here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/assets/files... (1/2)

RPS Gift Membership is a great present for classical music-lovers and supports our charitable mission, giving musicians opportunities, guidance and recognition. You can gift RPS Membership in time for Christmas 2025 until midday on Tuesday 16 December: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/support-our-...

Public voting is open for the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award! The shortlistees are: Bradford Accordion Band, Cantorion Llandrindod, Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society, and Sean Chandler and Shepherd Brass Band. Find out more and cast your vote by 2 February: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

An RPS Isserlis Scholarship supported Owen to study piano in Budapest - find out how an RPS Isserlis Scholarship could help support your plans to study abroad, and apply by 18 February 2026, here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/i...