2025 RPS Awards shortlists announced We are delighted to announce the shortlists for this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Awards and invite you to join us for the event on Thursday 6 March, with tickets from only £10.
Appointing new RPS Trustees To support the charity in its strategic aims and objectives, we are newly welcoming applications for Trustees to join the RPS Board.
Discover our latest RPS Instrumental Prize winners We are pleased to introduce the latest recipients of our RPS Instrumental Prizes, who receive grants to help further their careers.
RPS Inspiration Award – shortlist announced We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2025 RPS Inspiration Award, presented for remarkable achievements of the UK’s non-professional musical groups and the dedicated individuals who work with them.
Yo-Yo Ma receives the RPS Gold Medal The internationally-acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma has been presented the historic Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.
Introducing the 2025 RPS Composers We announce the eight composers joining the 2025 RPS Composers programme, who we are so pleased to support and promote, and whose music we trust you will love to hear.
Amelia Freedman awarded Honorary Membership of the Royal Philharmonic Society We are delighted to have presented RPS Honorary Membership to Amelia Freedman, Artistic Director of leading chamber group the Nash Ensemble, at their 60th Birthday concert at London’s Wigmore Hall.
Announcing our 2024 RPS Julius Isserlis Scholarships We are pleased to announce the 2024 RPS Julius Isserlis Scholarships, worth a total of £27,000. These grants will help six young musicians embark upon transformative musical experiences abroad.
Arvo Pärt receives the RPS Gold Medal The internationally-renowned composer Arvo Pärt has - in the same week as his 89th birthday - been awarded one of the highest international honours in music: the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.
Meet the RPS Young Classical Writers 2024 We are pleased to announce this year’s winners of our prize that encourages young people to write about classical music.
Thomas Adès receives the RPS Gold Medal at the BBC Proms The acclaimed British composer, conductor and pianist Thomas Adès has received our highest honour: the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.
Announcing our 2024 RPS Instrument Purchase Grants We are pleased to announce £16,000 of RPS Instrument Purchase Grants set to help 21 talented young musicians purchase the instruments they need to excel.