The Choral is out in cinemas this Friday 7 November. Perfectly pitched for both music-lovers and newcomers to the world of choral singing alike, we thoroughly recommend getting out to see it and inviting your friends! (4/4)

The Choral resounds music's power to unite us. If you love classical music and want to connect with a like-minded community, why not consider joining the RPS? RPS Membership supports and raises the profile of classical musicians nationwide: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/support-our-... (3/4)

Thanks to our panel Alexander Armstrong, Nicholas Hytner, Natalie Murray Beale and @hilaryjcampbell.bsky.social
for an insightful conversation about the making of the film, its message, and the importance of choral societies and non-professional music-making in the UK today. (2/4)

We are looking forward to seeing these performances of brand-new works and of Thea’s music captivate audiences across the UK. We are so grateful for the support of composer Thea Musgrave and her husband, conductor Peter Mark, without whom these grants wouldn’t be possible. (4/4)

RPS Thea Musgrave Performance Grants help performers, ensembles, festivals and venues put Thea’s music at the heart of their UK programming. This year's recipients are: Elgar Festival, @hebridesensemble.bsky.social, @londonsymphony.bsky.social, and Marsyas Trio with Lotte Betts-Dean. (3/4)

Receiving RPS Thea Musgrave Composition Grants for composer-performer partnership are: David Gorton and Carla Rees, Emma-Ruth Richards and Jennifer France, Robert Laidlow and Peter Brathwaite, Samantha Fernando and Fretwork, @stuartmacrae.bsky.social and Beth Taylor. (2/4)

Join us for this exclusive screening, which includes a champagne reception and Q&A session with Alexander Armstrong, Nicholas Hytner, Natalie Murray Beale and Hilary Campbell, discussing the film and its enduring message about the power of music in all our lives.

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The RPS Awards are generously supported by organisations and individuals. This year’s Principal Supporters include BBC Radio 3, ABRSM, @doricoofficial.bsky.social from Steinberg, @prestomusic.bsky.social, @prsformusic.bsky.social, Sir Simon and Victoria, Lady Robey CBE, and BBC Music Magazine.