Royal Philharmonic Society

200 years at the heart of music. If you love classical music, we invite you to become an RPS Member and join us in supporting what makes Britain 'philharmonic'.

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Join us and others who care about classical music to get together, share your views and be heard – from 2 to 5.30pm on Tuesday 3 November, at St Marylebone School in Central London. Find out more and book your place via the link below:
https://t.co/iTp9F9acHw (2/2)

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When was your last really great conversation with a range of colleagues across classical music? What did you say? Who did it involve? Where did it lead?
Booking is open for The RPS Conversation – a chance to connect with like-minds and refresh your outlook. (1/2)

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On 2 September at @smitf_london, @ShekuKM, @JessGillamSax and @bengoldscheider join us in conversation ahead of Gwilym Simcock’s Triple Concerto at the BBC Proms, and 10 years on from their remarkable BBC Young Musician final. Book your free ticket here: https://t.co/dneISkS0e3

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The RPS Philip Jones Brass Prize grants £1,500 to an outstanding brass soloist or £2,500 to a brass ensemble of up to 5 players to support their development as they establish their career. You can find out more and apply by 6 October on our website: https://t.co/qIV5NKKZoz

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There's just a week left to apply for the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund, closing Tuesday 7 July at 11am. Supporting composers and performers dedicated to contemporary music, the Thea Musgrave Fund offers grants of around £5,000 to £10,000. Find out more: https://t.co/zwjz5zJLzq

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Booking is open for the premiere of ‘Flowers in Battle’, Tuesday 1 Dec at @rncmlive! Supported by the RPS Drummond Lockyer Fund for Dance, it brings together RNCM musicians, @chameleon_info dancers, music by @devonbonelli and choreography by Kevin Turner. https://t.co/ZE6YK72l18

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Applications for RPS Thea Musgrave Composition and Performance grants are open until 7 July. We are excited to support more composers and performers dedicated to contemporary music. You can find out more about the RPS Thea Musgrave fund and apply via: https://t.co/zwjz5zJLzq

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Calling all violinists, brass players and chamber ensembles aged 18-30! Applications are now open for RPS Instrumental Prizes, offering grants to help outstanding young musicians establish their careers.
Find out more and apply by Tuesday 6 October here: https://t.co/ZnAEXKNWuc

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Commissioned as part of the 2025 RPS Composers programme with support from the RPS Susan Bradshaw Composers' Fund, you can discover more of Emily's captivating music via the RPS website: https://t.co/mxyHwVRogm

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RPS Composer Emily Hazrati's 'sâye' illuminated Orkney's St Magnus Cathedral this evening, in its premiere performance by the @marianconsort. Meaning 'shadow' in Farsi, sâye explores ideas of finding comfort and refuge within darkness, with words by Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh.

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Applications for the RPS Young Classical Writers Prize are open until 28 August. Maybe like Jack (pictured) you can share a musical experience which has stuck with you, or piece that has transformed the way you think about classical music. To enter, visit: https://t.co/pgYPrEQ0Sm

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A memorial concert for Peter Bull – a dedicated member of the RPS Council for many years, who did so much to support young musicians – is being held at St John's Downshire Hill 7:30pm this Sat 27 June.
To book visit: https://t.co/ebHNi2Psri
And to donate: https://t.co/777GGJxjzo

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If you love classical music, why not consider becoming an RPS Member? Membership gives you access to our newsletters and magazine, full of content to spark your imagination, as well as bringing you closer to the musicians your membership supports.
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The latest issue of Philharmonic, our magazine for RPS Members, has landed in inboxes today. Inside, we hear from music-makers across the UK, including insights from the young people of RPS Impact Award-winning @Orchestras4All. Read the full article here: https://t.co/VG4Lf6yyUE

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We are currently welcoming applications to the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund! The fund supports composers, performers and organisations dedicated to contemporary classical music in the UK. Find out more and apply by 7 July on our website: https://t.co/zwjz5zJLzq

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Congratulations to RPS Member Diana Ambache, who receives an MBE in the 2026 Birthday Honours List. Diana is a trailblazer in all she has done to support women composers. We are proud to partner with her in this crusade through the RPS Ambache Fund. https://t.co/5xYVoHW0DG

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Applications for our RPS Conductors Summer course close 10am on Wednesday 17 June. Taking place in central London on 12-14 August, participants will spend time furthering their skills and confidence on the podium with coaching from Alice Farnham: https://t.co/dA7Tl6DsPQ

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'sâye (shadow)' by RPS Composer Emily Hazrati will performed for the first time by @marianconsort at @StMagnusfestival, Tuesday 23 June. You can find out more and book tickets for the premiere via the What's On page of our website: https://t.co/bzYBos4TxK

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There's less than a week left to apply for our RPS Conductors Summer course, with applications closing 10am on Weds 17 June. The course takes place in London from 12-14 August, with coaching from Alice Farnham @BatonAlice. Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/dA7Tl6CV0i