The internationally-acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma has been presented the historic Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are pleased to announce this year’s winners of our prize that encourages young people to write about classical music.

The acclaimed British composer, conductor and pianist Thomas Adès has received our highest honour: the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.

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.

We are delighted to announce £31,500 of grants to foster collaboration between composers and choreographers bringing exciting new works to the stage.

Please note, nominations for the 2025 RPS Awards are now closed, having been open from 23 July to 25 September 2024, but this page remains here for information purposes. We are so grateful to everyone who has taken the time to nominate this year.

We are delighted to announce that Angela Dixon is set to become the new Chair of the Royal Philharmonic Society, following the exceptional term fulfilled by John Gilhooly.

We are pleased to welcome two new members to the RPS advisory Council.