Oh I was busy yesterday and missed this going up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjmF...

Happy Solstice. Here is Solstice for Orchestra. on.soundcloud.com/VME8Y3N90VkA...

In a world where women were expected to sit quietly at home, Clara Schumann forged a long career as a pianist, composer and more. Pianist Alexandra Dariescu explains. Alexandra joins us this Friday to perform Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto.Book your tickets: buff.ly/3mS1BU7

“The Maids” @donmarwarehouse.bsky.social is an absolute tour de force! Stunning acting, innovative concept and modern take on the play. Brilliant Staging and use of tech. Loved it!

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It's time for a new kind of political party - one that belongs to you. Sign up at yourparty.uk.

Out TODAY @ #MeyerMedia: #HOMMAGES from brilliant composer #AnthonyJosephLanman feat. fab pianist @hroadfeldt.bsky.social! Dedications to: #HildegardofBingen #Zappa #KehindeWiley #GaryGygax #Boulanger #Kurasowa #EddieVanHalen #MichioKaku #NeilPeart anthonyjosephlanman.bandcamp.com/album/hommages

The album #Hommages is out! Music by Anthony Joseph Lanman and performed by yours truly! It is available on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms! 15 Hommages!!

Unheard works by Erik Satie to premiere 100 years after his death Pianist Alexandre Tharaud performs previously lost material by experimental French composer on a new album www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...

Absolutely stunning first album by Eleanor and Gus. Highly recommend. open.spotify.com/album/25sQkL...

Good morning It’s the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, and Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. Where ever you are, here is Solstice for Orchestra. Best played loud: on.soundcloud.com/525a629VoN3a...

We are so delighted to be performing the UK premiere of Libby Croad Composer's 'The Bronté Suite' as part of our concert at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 22nd June at 4pm. Here, Robert Hugill catches up with Libby to hear all about her new work. www.planethugill.com/2025/05/some...

Island of Strangers - by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social m.facebook.com/story.php?st...

UK-based writers aged 16-25 can win up to £500 and the chance to write for a significant classical music organisation through the RPS Young Classical Writers Prize. Find out more and apply by 29 August via this link: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps-y...

On Thursday 22 May at Brighton Dome, our friends and RPS Corporate Members @bfchorus.bsky.social will be joined by the @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social for a nature and climate-themed programme. To find out more and book tickets visit: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/bfc...

Passages by Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar - brilliantly performed tonight by Anoushka Shankar and Britten Sinfonia in Brighton. Sublime, transcendent inspirational. Loved it.

I get black smoke, but I get up again

Walking Hadrian’s Wall in 2012 we stopped briefly at Sycamore Gap. Today justice has been done.

Sir David, 99 on Thurs, says: "After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea." The ocean is the planet's support system+humanity's greatest ally against climate catastrophe. Film shows how the world's oceans are at a crossroads.

Sir David Attenborough is launching what he says is one of the most important films of his career as he enters his hundredth year. He believes his new, cinema-length film Ocean could play a decisive role in saving biodiversity and protecting the planet from climate change. 1/

The power of music

Solidarity with trans people who are facing really hard times at the moment.

The world’s richest people added $304 billion to their combined net worth, the largest one-day gain in the history of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, after Trump pledged to pause tariffs for some countries

Once, Picasso was asked what his paintings meant. He said: "Do you ever know what the birds are singing? No. But you listen to them anyway. Therefore, art is important only to look at." #pablopicasso #art #arttheory #philosophy

SATURDAY Neil Young and Joan Baez have been confirmed to perform at an upcoming Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rally. You can watch the rally at www.youtube.com/berniesanders

My dad would have been 103 today. Here he is conducting his “Save the Children” in 1987 with Sunlife Brass Band, combined local operatic societies & the Echo Handbell Ringers from Tokyo. The concert raised funds for #savethechildren Fab Dad, in so many ways! youtu.be/u4a2VfNNz_8?...

New work by RPS Composer @zdscomposer.bsky.social, commissioned by the RPS, will be performed by Temporal Harmonies Inc at @wigmore-hall.org.uk on 19 April. Discover more about their work, inspirations and experiences composing it on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...

Breaking now: Ministry of Economics reporting the tariffs have not caused significant changes to our trading volumes

It seems to me the Yellowstone cowboy TV series portrays exactly the attitudes and morality that has lead USA to where it is today.

Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.

My dad would have been 103 today. Here he is conducting his “Save the Children” in 1987 with Sunlife Brass Band, combined local operatic societies & the Echo Handbell Ringers from Tokyo. The concert raised funds for #savethechildren Fab Dad, in so many ways! youtu.be/u4a2VfNNz_8?...

On my way London to perform Carmina Burana with @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social and @bfchorus.bsky.social in the Royal Festival Hall tonight.

Every month is women's history month on #womensart1 ! 💙

We've commissioned well-loved and ground-breaking music for over 200 years – including works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Thea Musgrave. Can you help today's brightest talents by donating to our commissioning Appeal? Let's ensure new music thrives. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/be...

How shocking is this? Completely understandable under current circumstances- but how sad! 👇

Londoners - Bel Canto alert. cadoganhall.com/whats-on/ope...

#cellists looking for inspirational music from across the ages for cello ensemble/choir, can find the Unsung Heroes Cello Ensemble music in four beautiful books, and in many downloads at www.vaultedskymusic.com These are arrangements of choral and vocal music for you to love and enjoy

#celloplayers looking for a smallish, memorable summer course have a feast awaiting them at Unsung Heroes Cello Ensemble Summer School in Lewes UK. It’s our 20th birthday and there is fabulous repertoire to inspire your playing. If flying you can rent a cello here Booking is at www.cellocourses.com

Nina Simone plays The Sound of Silence (by Simon and Garfunfel) at the piano. #smlpdf #sheetmusic #Noten #partituras #spartiti sheetmusiclibrary.website

Nice job for somebody in London 👇

Something amazing happened to me yesterday. I went to a free concert at a local church - The Gustav Holst Ensemble - & half way through the second piece - Brahms Piano Quartet no. 3 - I noticed that tears were streaming down my face. A moment of absolute beauty. Never known anything like it.

Brexit costs DOUBLE this 'black hole' that we have to fill. How about we just get rid of Brexit?

Fascinating post and discussion thread 👇

Our popular (and free!) Music and Theatre Skills holiday scheme for children aged 9-1 1 is filling up fast! This time we're at St John's on the Falls Road from 21 to 25 April. Find out how to book a free place via the link. niopera.com/performances...

Really looking forward to this with the ever-brilliant @londiniumchoir.bsky.social - the London premiere of my Hear My Heart Sing.