Berlin / London / Boston A new RPS co-commission from Julian Anderson will receive its premiere performances in Berlin, London and Boston over the next twelve months.
RPS Music Awards Shortlist Announced Opera, composers, singers, conductors, instrumentalists, ensembles … and gaming apps! The shortlisted nominations for the RPS Music Awards, presented in association with BBC Radio 3, have been announced.
New Honorary Secretary We're delighted that, at the recent AGM, Louise Mitchell of Colston Hall has been elected RPS Honorary Secretary - and very much look forward to working with her more closely.
Graham Hall Awarded RPS / ABO Salomon Prize Graham Hall, long-standing timpanist of Sinfonia Viva, awarded prestigious RPS/ABO Salomon Prize for orchestral musicians.
Peter Maxwell Davies awarded RPS Gold Medal One of classical music’s highest honours, the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, has been awarded to composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.
Alison Balsom and Peter Moore join PLMS Internationally acclaimed trumpeter to team up with outstanding young trombonist in rare mentoring partnership.
Nominate now for the RPS Music Awards Each year, through its annual RPS Music Awards, the Royal Philharmonic Society celebrates outstanding achievement in music. Awards are made in 13 categories, each selected by an independent jury of leading music professionals, with winners announced each May at a glittering award ceremony at The Brewery in London.
Argerich Awarded RPS Gold Medal Renowned pianist, Martha Argerich, has been announced as the recipient of the 101st RPS Gold Medal.
A New Landscape for Music Education Musical Routes, a report on the provision of musical education for school-aged children and young people in England, is now available.
RPS Honours Dame Evelyn Glennie Dame Evelyn Glennie has been made an Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society in recognition of her outstanding services to music, as a pioneering percussionist and a passionate advocate for music education.
New Grants & Commissions Announced Royal Philharmonic Society to fund young musicians and composers to the tune of £65,000 in 2015/16.
ENCORE Choral Works Announced Seven hidden contemporary gems of British choral music have beeen selected for broadcast and live performance across the UK in 2016/17.