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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...
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...
February 11, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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...
February 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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...
February 10, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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...
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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...
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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...
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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...
February 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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...
February 3, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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/
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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...
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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...
January 30, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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...
The life lessons of classical music: we need each other to play a symphony | Letter
Letter: Responding to an article by James Murphy, Chris Scarlett writes that her amateur orchestra provides a great collective experience
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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...
January 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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
Bethan Morgan-Williams
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www.bethanmorganwilliams.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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...
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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...
January 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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...
January 28, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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
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
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
'@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
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
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
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
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