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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...
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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...
RPS Awards graphic, featuring Young Artist Award shortlistee Matilda Lloyd playing teh trumpet. Text reads - 'ATTENTION CLASSICAL MUSIC-LOVERS JOIN US £10 FROM JUST PLUS VENUE FEES 7.00pm 12 MARCH QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL, LONDONS' At the bottom is the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text whish reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.
February 11, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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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...
Flyer for the Philip Jones Brass Spectacular. Image of a sketch of a male trumpet player, and The Musicians’ Company logo, alongside text which reads: 'BRASS SPECTACULAR Celebration of Brass Chamber Music in memory of Philip Jones(1928-2000) Saturday21 February 2026 at 6 pm atKings Place 90 York Way,London N1 9AG Tickets£20 (standard) and £10 (under 30s) Transaction feesapply https://kingsplace.co.uk/brassspectacular A showcaseof the finest student brass ensembles from the major UK music colleges Royal Academy of Music Royal College of Music Royal Northern College of Music Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Trinity Laban Conservatoire Guildhall School of Music & Drama Presented in association with The Musicians’ Company'
February 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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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...
Conductors gather round the podium in discussion at the RPS Conductors course. From left: Mariana Rosas, Claudia Fuller, Tania Mazzetti, Dorothy Khadem-Missagh, Alice Farnham.
February 10, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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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...
RPS Awards graphic, featuring Singer Award shortlistee Louise Alder performing beside the piano. Text reads - 'LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE ABOUT CLASSICAL MUSIC 7.00pm 12 MARCH QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL. LONDON TICKETS FROM £10 PLUS VENUE FEES' At the bottom is the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text whish reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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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...
Composer Thea Musgrave, in a garden wearing a black shirt.
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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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...
Finn Anderson-Hendra, pictured with her cello, alongside a quote about her experience studying abroad. Text reads: ' My RPS Isserlis Scholarship allows me to study at Scandinavian Cello School in Denmark as a Young Artist. Being able to focus so deeply in that environment is extremely useful, and I find myself being able to work on aspects of my playing I wouldn’t have the time and space to in my day-to-day practice otherwise. Finn Anderson-Hendra, recipient of an RPS Isserlis Scholarship.'
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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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
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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...
The 2025 RPS Composers gather at the end of programme networking event. From left: Arthur Keegan, Emily Hazrati, Lisa Robertson, Derri Joseph Lewis, Amble Skuse, Sasha Scott, Zygmund de Somogyi, Cameron Biles-Liddell.
February 3, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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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/
Hebrides Ensemble take a bow following their performance of Arthur Keegan's Coalesce: Quartet for the Start of Life'.
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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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...
Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026 Shortlist announcement graphic. A blue background with a colour image of each shortlistee, above the name of the Award. All text on the graphic reflects the post.
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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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...
Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026 Shortlist announcement graphic. A blue background with a colour image of each shortlistee, above the name of the Award. All text on the graphic reflects the post.
January 30, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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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
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January 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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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...
Poster for Brighton Festival Chorus Concert. Image of waves forming the shape of a cello scroll. Text reads: 'Elgar Cello Concerto and the Music Makers.'
January 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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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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January 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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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...
RPS Awards graphic, featuring images of past winners ( Roderick Williams, Laura van der Heijden and Nicola Bendetti) holding RPS 'lyres' trophies. Text reads - 'Join us for Classical Music's biggest night, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7.00pm 12 March Tickets from £10 plus venue fees.' At the bottom is the 2026 RPS Awards logo, a white lyre with text whish reads ' Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026.' Blue background.
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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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...
RPS Isserlis Scholraship recipient Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson, pictured alongside a quote about his experience studying abroad. Text (in white) reads: I just made my debut as Principal Clarinet at Carnegie Hall: without the support of the RPS, I would not have had the opportunity to perform on such a stage and study in New York. It’s a dream come true.’ Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson, clarinet whose studies at The Juilliard School were facilitated by an RPS Isserlis Scholarship snapshot taken onstage at Carnegie Hall'
January 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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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...
A collage of images including a headshot of Dickson Mbi and dancers in rehearsal for TELLUS.
January 28, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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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...
Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026 Shortlist announcement graphic. A blue background with the RPS Awards logo, a lyre harp.
January 26, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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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...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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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
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'@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...
A headshot of RPS Composer Arthur Keegan, reading from a score with auditorium seating in the background.
January 21, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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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...
Magazine Article from Philharmonic. Title reads 'Part of the Family', and images show Jay Capperauld, Jay at the Royal Albert Hall, in rehearsal with the SCO and Maximin Emelyanychev, and SCO performing at the Proms. Full text of the article is available via the link in the post.
January 21, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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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...
Just some of the many women composers through history whose music should be better known today: Germaine Tailleferre, Ruth Crawford Seeger, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, Elizabeth Maconchy, Avril Coleridge-Taylor, Ruth Gipps / Florence Price, Louise Talma, Augusta Holmès, Madeleine Dring, Grace Williams, Cacilda Borges Barbosa / Ina Boyle, Leonora Duarte, Grażyna Bacewicz, Morfydd Owen, Margaret Bonds, Ingebord Bronsart.
January 19, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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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...
A collage showing the recipients of the 2025 RPS Instrumental Prizes. Clockwise from top left: RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award recipients piano trio Astatine trio, RPS Emily Anderson Violin Prize recipient Olwen Miles, and RPS Philip Jones Brass Prize recipients trumpet quintet FiveBy5.
January 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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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...
Scenes from recent RPS Awards, including shortlistees, supporters, audience members and performers enjoying the evening.
January 14, 2026 at 10:36 AM