Encore is a collaboration between the Royal Philharmonic Society and BBC Radio 3 designed to give repeat performances and broadcasts of works by living British Composers which otherwise might be lost from view.

John Stephens OBE the latest recipient of Honorary Membership of the Royal Philharmonic Society speaks out

The Philharmonia Orchestra’s Music of Today Series and the Cheltenham Festival present new works commissioned by the RPS.

Renowned tenor Philip Langridge was a staunch member and Council member of the Royal Philharmonic Society until his untimely death in March this year. Endlessly positive and energetic, and passionate about communication through performance, he often spoke about what the RPS could do to extend its support for musicians entering the profession.

The winners of this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards, the UK’s most prestigious accolade for live classical music, were announced on 8 May 2012 at the Dorchester Hotel, London.

Choirmaster and broadcaster Gareth Malone was the speaker at classical music’s big night out.

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Nikolaus Harnoncourt received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal from RPS Chairman John Gilhooly at the Barbican on Sunday 22 April 2012, to a standing ovation from the audience.

Join poet Esther Morgan and composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad in a writing workshop on Sunday 20 May (11am - 4pm) at the Apex Concert Hall in Bury St. Edmunds.

Applications for the RPS Composition Prize are now open

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