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Royal Philharmonic Society
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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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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Feb 6
    We are welcoming applications to the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund! With grants for Composition and Performance, the fund is made possible with the kind support of composer Thea Musgrave and conductor Peter Mark. Find out more and apply by 7 July 2026: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rps-…
    Composer Thea Musgrave, in a garden wearing a black shirt.
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Jan 23, 2024
    Expressing solidarity with @ShekuKM and family in response to the appalling racism he is facing. As a positive, thoughtful and important role model in classical music and beyond, we respect and value his wide-ranging contributions to society and urge others to do the same.
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    Mar 7, 2023
    Like everyone, we're shocked and sad to hear the news about the @BBCSingers. Just last week, they were recognised as one of the UK's leading ensembles at the #RPSAwards for ' setting new standards in choral music, refreshing their scope through exciting partnerships... 1/3
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    Sep 16, 2020
    We are so pleased today to award Honorary Membership of the RPS to Dame Sarah Connolly (@spconnolly) in recognition of her outstanding services to music - presented on her return to perform @wigmore_hall with pianist Malcolm Martineau by our Chair John Gilhooly OBE
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Jan 11, 2021
    We are very sorry to share the news that 26-year-old composer Lucy Hale (@LHaleComposer) has died. Click below to read our tribute in full to her... (1/4) royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/news…
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Nov 18, 2020
    For his 'shining achievements, introducing millions to orchestral music who may otherwise never encounter it', we are proud to present the RPS Gold Medal to the much-loved composer and conductor John Williams. #RPSAwards (2/3)
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Sep 30, 2019
    We are tremendously sorry to hear of the death of the great soprano Jessye Norman who, in 2018, received the RPS' highest honour, our Gold Medal. She was indisputably an icon and her treasured recordings will rouse hearts for many years to come.
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Mar 23, 2024
    We are sorry to hear of the death of Maurizio Pollini, a veritable colossus of piano playing. What an extraordinary career he had. He remains one of the great RPS Award winners for The Pollini Project charting the transformation of keyboard music over the centuries.
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Nov 1, 2021
    Congratulations to the winner of the RPS Instrumentalist Award: @NickyBenedetti. This year, Nicky has 'exceeded every possible aspect of her calling as an artist, educator and advocate, giving exhilarating performances and using her influence with such positivity.' #RPSAwards
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Apr 18, 2022
    We pay tribute to a true musical colossus, the great Harrison Birtwistle, who has sadly died. A remarkable five-time RPS Award winner, his music shook the earth. There was force and potency in every note he wrote. We will listen in awe to his works for decades to come.
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Feb 2, 2022
    Last night @wigmore_hall, the renowned viol player, conductor, and champion of historical music Jordi Savall was made an Honorary Member of the RPS in recognition of his outstanding services to music and was met with a standing ovation from the Wigmore Hall audience!👏👏
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    May 6, 2023
    What a #coronation and what music! Stupendously, exultingly, loving performed, making every moment shine. How proud as a nation we should be of our brilliant musicians and our wondrous musical heritage.
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Oct 7, 2019
    A true role model for young classical musicians, and an artist whose passion and sound inspires a global audience, @ShekuKM completes the shortlist for the Young Artists Award #RPSAwards @enticottmusic
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    Royal Philharmonic Society
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    Jul 24, 2018
    'The gender of a conductor is of no importance anymore. The musical world is perfectly open and willing to embrace female conductors. There is no reason for girls not to go into conducting. We are ready.' #ConductingInspo from @esapekkasalonen. #Equal #WomenConductors @BatonAlice