ABO Award for the RPS The Royal Philharmonic Society has been honoured with the prestigious ABO Prize for its 'most important contribution to the orchestral life of the UK'.
Beethoven Busts Out! Music Past - Present - Future: We herald our 200th Birthday by sending the iconic Philharmonic Society bust of Beethoven out on to the streets of London. Watch out for Beethoven in concert halls around the country during 2013.
Salomon Prize - Roy Benson Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's veteran double bass player Roy Benson has been awarded the Salomon Prize for orchestral musicians.
My RPS: What Musicians Think About Us Tell me more about the RPS: musicians celebrate 200 years of the Royal Philharmonic Society with their thoughts on one of the the UK’s most influential music organisations.
Give the Gift of Music Why not give someone a very special Christmas or Birthday present this year whilst helping to support the RPS’s vital work for music… For each item purchased, you will receive a Gift Card which you can personalise and then send on as your gift. We hope you’ll find something that is perfect for a music-loving friend or family member. Or perhaps you might suggest this if you are asked what you would like as a present! For example you could:
Duncan Rock Wins 2012 Chilcott Award 28-year-old Baritone Duncan Rock has been awarded the first £10,000 Chilcott Award for young British opera singers. The award is given to a ‘major young artist with the potential to make an international impact’
200 Years of Commissioning - 2013 Works Announced The Royal Philharmonic Society is pleased to announce 16 new commissions to mark our Bicentenary in 2013.
New website for Philip Langridge Mentoring Scheme Visit langridgeartists.org to find out more about the young musicians and mentors taking part in this unique scheme.
£36,500 support awarded to young artists The RPS has made a series of grants totaling £36,500 to 20 young composers and performers. Five new works have been commissioned from young composers for prestigious performances in 2013, and 15 young musicians have received grants towards the purchase of new instruments.
Preview Maxamorphosis - a break dance/ orchestral collaboration New work for dancers and musicians supported by RPS Drummond Fund juxtaposes breaking (breakdance) and orchestral music as never previously attempted,
