RPS-Duet Prize Final

30 Apr 2016

Congratulations to everyone who played in the final of our prize for Instrumentalists under the age of 18:

The standard was phenomenal and it will be hard to choose an overall winner.

The RPS-Duet Prize is open to outstanding young players studying in mainstream education The winner will receive a £1500 prize and a recital at a major music festival.

The prize is a part of Duet Philharmonic, a partnership between the RPS and Duet Group to connect young musicians with the music profession.

These are the names to look out for:

Arthur Di Francesco (piano)

Ben Goldscheider (horn)

Chris Hill (flute)

Lena Segal (violin)

Matthew Glendening (clarinet)

Mila Ferramosca (violin)

Sheku Kanneh Mason (cello)

Tomoka Kan (piano)

29 April 2016

OUR MEMBERS

Chi-chi Nwanoku MBE, Founder, Artistic and Executive Director, Chineke! Foundation; Founder, principal Double Bass, OAE: As a musician it feels vital to be part of the RPS family, and its endeavours to go-all-out for the sake of music.

DID YOU KNOW?

An early Philharmonic superstar was the virtuoso double bassist Domenico Dragonetti. He brought his dog Carlo to performances, and commanded higher fees than almost any other player.