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2021 RPS Awards Shortlists Revealed

We are pleased to present a strong message about the power and presence of classical music throughout the pandemic as we announce the shortlists for this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.

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2021 RPS Awards Shortlists Revealed

Plans announced for the 2021 RPS Awards

Vladimir Jurowski receives RPS Gold Medal

Introducing the 2021-22 RPS Composers

Live Events

This Autumn, we are delighted to announce a return to our live events, rescheduled from the Spring. We hope you'll venture out and join us! Find out more here...

Inspiration Award

We are pleased to present a new RPS Award voted for by the public for the very first time.

Love classical music?

RPS Membership is a doorway to a world of musical discovery, uniting music lovers and music makers. Feed your love of classical music by becoming an RPS Member.

Women Conductors - Sage Gateshead 2022-23

We are pleased to share a new chapter of our Women Conductors programme, specifically for female conductors based in the UK committed to making this their primary vocation, with some experience of conducting professional or high-level student/non-professional orchestras.

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Your Lark Ascending

Why does the nation love Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending? Artists including Tasmin Little share their view and we invite you to join the conversation...

Introducing the 2021-22 RPS Composers

We are pleased to announce the seven composers newly joining the 2021-22 RPS Composers programme. Click here to find out more...

RPS Enterprise Fund - Recipients Announced

We are pleased to announce the musicians receiving over £200,000 of grants from the RPS Enterprise Fund, made possible with kind support from Harriet’s Trust.

Meet the RPS Young Classical Writers 2021