Royal Philharmonic Society

We are excited to announce a new chapter for our RPS Conductors programme with @RNSinfonia and Alice Farnham @BatonAlice at @glasshouseicm. Read our refreshed guidelines to see if you are eligible and apply by Monday 1 September on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/rps…

We loved hearing RPS Philip Jones Brass Prize winners Quartet Menine at our AGM - RPS Members came together to hear about, and from, some of the many musicians their Membership supports. To find out more about how you can support UK music-making, visit: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/support-our-wo…

It was great to hear RPS Composer Sasha Scott's Night Owl on @BBCRadio3's New Music Show this week. Commissioned by the RPS and first performed at @NNFest by @12ensemble, hear the piece and all about Sasha's inspirations on @BBCSounds (listen from 03:20): bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

'@crypticglasgow are accepting applications to be part of the 2026 Sonica festival. Applications close midday on Monday 25 August. To find out more, you can visit their website or join their information sessions, online on 23 July or in-person on 25 July.

The principal strand of our RPS Conductors programme grants conductors quality time on the podium with @RNSinfonia. With coaching from @BatonAlice, they'll reflect on musical collaboration and hone their craft. Find out more and apply by 1 September via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/rps…

Here is a man who truly lived for music: a pioneer with endless creative ideas and appetite for oceans of repertoire, and such zeal to share this with fellow musicians and audiences. Rest in piece, Sir Roger Norrington.

Tune in to @ResonanceFM Friday at noon for RPS Composer Sasha Scott's @soundandmusic The Sampler Mixtape. With a passion for sound design, Sasha's music traverses both orchestral and electronic worlds. You can also catch up on @LiddellBiles's episode here: soundandmusic.org/post/the-sampl…

RPS Composer @derri_lewis's new work commissioned by the RPS will be performed by Tim Horton @Htimw at @PresteigneFest on 25 August. 'An die Musik' uses repeated percussive ideas to reflect Derri's early memories of composing at the piano. Find out more: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/derri…

Beverley McGeown, music director of the RPS Inspiration Award-winning Open Arts Community Choir, spoke to Award Supporter @PrestoMusicCom about her work with @OPENARTSNI. Here Beverley shares insight into the group's ethos, triumphs, and the story so far.

The RPS Young Classical Writers Prize invites writers aged 16-25 to capture in words their musical passions. Abhisri (pictured) wrote about a musical gem she had recently discovered - what would you write about? Find out more and apply by 29 August: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps-you…

Have you listened to 'Connection' yet? The debut solo album from Imogen Whitehead @imogentrumpet, a previous recipient of the RPS Isserlis Scholarship, soars through works for trumpet and flugelhorn, each with an important personal connection. Listen here: imogenwhiteheadtrumpet.com/album-1

RPS Composer Cameron Biles-Liddell @LiddellBiles's @soundandmusic The Sampler Mixtape airs Friday at noon on @ResonanceFM. Cameron's music is infused with the sounds and landscapes of his Llangollen home. You can also catch up on Amble Skuses' mixtape: soundandmusic.org/post/the-sampl…

The RPS Conversation is a chance to come together with like-minded music-lovers and music-makers, refresh your outlook, and talk about the music you love. Join us at @richmixlondon on Tuesday 14 October. Find out more and book your place here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/the-r…

RPS Instrumental Prizes grant £1,500 - £5,000 to musicians aged 18-30. Recent recipients have used this for dedicated study time, specialised equipment, and to craft unique recitals, recordings, and collaborations. Find out more and apply by 6 October: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/rps…

Alice Farnham @BatonAlice, Founder and Artistic Director of RPS Conductors, and early participant @CCorderoy recently spoke to @RobertHugill about our programme supporting underrepresented talents on the podium. Read the article here: planethugill.com/2025/07/a-game…

Hear RPS Composer Amble Skuse's @soundandmusic The Sampler Mixtape this Friday at noon on @ResonanceFM. Amble's music uses technology to explore connections between the disabled body and exterior world. You can also catch up on @Hazrati_Emily98's mixtape: soundandmusic.org/post/the-sampl…

Emerging instrumentalists and singers – both soloists and ensembles – can apply for the The Manchester Mid-day Concerts series at @BridgewaterHall. Applications are open until 3 August 2025, with auditions in October and November. To find out more visit: manchester-mid-days.co.uk/auditions/

Are you an exceptionally promising conductor looking to advance your musical and professional development? We are welcoming applications for our courses with @RNSinfonia supporting underrepresented talents on the podium. Find out more and apply by 1 Sep: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/rps…

It's nearly time for @Deal_Music_Arts Festival on 3-13 July, celebrating music and creative culture. This year's composer in residence is RPS Composer @BlasioKavuma, who will feature throughout, including new commissions. Find out more and book via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/deal-…