Gold Medal Recipients Since 1870
The RPS Gold Medal was initiated in 1870 to commemorate the centenary of Beethoven’s birth and bears the image of Beethoven. It is the Society’s highest honour and is awarded internationally for the most outstanding musicianship.
1871 - 1899 / 1900 - 1949 / 1950 - 1999/ 2000 to date
1871
William Sterndale Bennett composer
Christine Nilsson soprano
Charles Gounod composer
Joseph Joachim violin
Helen Lemmens-Sherrington soprano
Arabella Goddard piano
Charles Santley opera singer
William G Cusins conductor, piano
Therese Tietiens soprano
Fanny Linzbauer provided the RPS with the bust of Beethoven
1872
Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa soprano
1873
Hans von Bülow conductor
1876
Louisa Bodda-Pyne soprano
Anton Rubinstein piano
1877
Johannes Brahms composer
1880
Stanley Lucas
1895
Adelina Patti soprano
1897
Emma Albani soprano
lgnacy Jan Paderewski composer, piano