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RPS Music Awards Shortlist Announced

James Murphy appointed as Chief Executive of the RPS

Salomon Prize awarded to David Rimbault

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RPS Music Awards Shortlist Announced!

The RPS Music Awards Shortlist has been announced! Click here to find out about the incredible artists, projects and organisations who have made it...

James Murphy appointed as Chief Executive of RPS

James Murphy has been announced as Chief Executive of the Royal Philharmonic Society. He joins the RPS in the summer, taking over from Rosemary Johnson who is stepping down after twenty years.

Singers: Applications Open for the £10,000 Chilcott Award

The Chilcott Award offers funding to an emerging British Opera Singer for advanced training or career development.

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Last remaining tickets for the RPS Music Awards!

Hurry to book your tickets for the RPS Music Awards dinner and ceremony on Wednesday 9 May!

RLPO's David Rimbault awarded Salomon Prize

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra violinist David Rimbault awarded prestigious RPS/ABO Salomon Prize for orchestral musicians.

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WOMEN CONDUCTORS OPERA COURSE - APPLY NOW

RPS Women Conductors Programme, the Royal Opera House and the National Opera Studio are piloting a week-long conducting course for opera conducting. Applications are NOW OPEN!

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Sun 22 Apr

World premiere of Daniel Kidane's new Song Cycle - Leeds

Wed 09 May

RPS Music Awards Presentation

Sat 12 May

Clare Hammond performs Benjamin Attahir's 'Sahirat'

Edmund Hunt - Wigmore Apprentice Composer

Edmund Hunt has been appointed Royal Philharmonic Society/Wigmore Hall Apprentice Composer for 2018, winning a £2000 RPS commission for the Diphonon Duo (viola and accordion) to be performed at Wigmore Hall on Tuesday 12 June, and will receive mentoring from Wigmore Hall’s Composer in Residence, Helen Grime.