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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...
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...
January 26, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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...
January 22, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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...
Public voting opens for the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award
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January 21, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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...
January 21, 2026 at 5:46 PM
'@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...
January 21, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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...
January 19, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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...
January 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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...
January 14, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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:
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January 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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:
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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...
January 12, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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.
January 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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...
January 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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...
January 8, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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/...
In Tune - In Tune's Highlights of the Year (Part 2) - BBC Sounds
James Murphy and Katie Derham look ahead to key cultural highlights in 2026.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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-...
January 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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...
Public voting opens for the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award
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December 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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.
Artwork - Royal Philharmonic Society Christmas card 2025, designed by James Murphy for the RPS.
December 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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.
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...
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/vio...
December 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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...
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...
December 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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...
December 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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.
December 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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...
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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:
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December 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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-...
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...
December 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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...
December 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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...