Welcome to the RPS

We're a registered charity, supporting classical music since 1813...

Let us tell you about what we do and the part you can play in helping classical music to thrive.

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 - and take pride in supporting our charitable activities - by becoming an RPS Member.

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Announcing our 2024 RPS Julius Isserlis Scholarships

Arvo Pärt receives the RPS Gold Medal

Meet the RPS Young Classical Writers 2024

Thomas Adès receives the RPS Gold Medal at the BBC Proms

Nominate for the 2025 RPS Awards

The Royal Philharmonic Society Awards celebrate the treasured role that classical music plays in our lives.

Who would you like to celebrate at the 2025 RPS Awards in Birmingham? We invite you to tell us about the musicians and musical accomplishments that you feel deserve special recognition, before nominations close on 25 September 2024.

Donate

You can help us protect and nurture the music and musicians you love by making a donation to the RPS.

Applications open: RPS Instrumental Prizes

Applications are open for our Instrumental Prizes, offering grants of up to £5,000 for instrumentalists and ensembles to support their development.

Arvo Pärt receives the RPS Gold Medal

We are delighted to have presented internationally-renowned composer Arvo Pärt with our highest honour: the RPS Gold Medal.

Event: Inside the Music

We invite you to join us for our free event – Inside the Music with Gweneth Ann Rand and Simon Lepper – in which these two celebrated musicians will share their craft, on Monday 2 December.

Backstage

Our exclusive RPS Members area featuring films, playlists and content to spark your imagination.