Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Please note, we are prioritising sharing our news and stories on our Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn profiles. We'll be closing our BlueSky account shortly and thank everyone who has followed us here. 320
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026When 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) 100
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026On 2 September at Saint Martin's Hall, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Jess Gillam and Ben Goldscheider join us in conversation ahead of Gwilym Simcock’s Triple Concerto at the BBC Proms, and 10 years on from their BBC Young Musician final. Book your free ticket: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/she... 000
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The 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: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r... 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026There'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: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukRPS Thea Musgrave Fund 023
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Booking is open for the premiere of ‘Flowers in Battle’, 1 Dec at @rncmlive.bsky.social! This piece is supported by the RPS Drummond Lockyer Fund for Dance, with music by @devonbonelli.bsky.social and choreography by Kevin Turner. Find out more here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/flo...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukFlowers in Battle - World Premiere 000
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Applications 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: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukRPS Thea Musgrave Fund 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Calling 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 Tues 6 October here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r... 000
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026RPS Composer Emily Hazrati's 'sâye' illuminated Orkney's St Magnus Cathedral this evening, in its premiere performance by The Marian Consort. Meaning 'shadow' in Farsi, sâye explores ideas of finding comfort and refuge within darkness, with words by Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh. 133
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Applications 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 changed the way you think about classical music. To enter, visit: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps-y... 021
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026A memorial concert for Peter Bull is being held at St John's Downshire Hill, 7:30pm this Saturday, 27 June. Peter was a dedicated member of the RPS Council for many years, and did so much to support young musicians. To book tickets, visit: gforms.app/r/oNwobmp To donate, visit: gofund.me/23ad18412 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026The 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-winner Orchestras for All. Read the full article: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/assets/files... 111
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026We 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: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukRPS Thea Musgrave Fund 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Congratulations 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. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r... 001
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Applications 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: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukRPS Conductors - London 2026 course 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026 'sâye (shadow)' by RPS Composer Emily Hazrati will performed for the first time by Marian Consort at St Magnus Festival, Tuesday 23 June. You can find out more and book tickets for the premiere via the What's On page of our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/emi...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukEmily Hazrati - RPS Composer Premiere 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026There'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. Find out more and apply here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r... 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Enchanting sounds at The Monastery in Gorton today for the premiere performance of Nneka Cummins' wind quintet 'the return.' A mesmeric reflection on repair through second chances, it was commissioned for programme partners Manchester Camerata as part of the 2026 RPS Composers programme. (1/2) 121
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The RPS Young Classical Writers Prize invites you to capture classical music's resonance - whether you write a programme note, review or journalistic article, we'd love to hear about your musical insights and passions. Enter by 11am, Friday 28 August: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps-y...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukRPS Young Classical Writers Prize 012
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026RPS Thea Musgrave Performance Grants help performers, ensembles, festivals and venues to put Thea’s music at the heart of their UK programming. Discover more about Thea's music via our 'selected works' page, and apply by 11am on Tuesday 7 July: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukRPS Thea Musgrave Performance Grants 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026We're excited to be at The Glasshouse ICM in Gateshead this week with four of our RPS Conductors for our course in partnership with conductor Alice Farnham and the Royal Northern Sinfonia. Discover more about these brilliant conductors here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r... (1/2) 111
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026RPS Conductors courses are a chance to work in a supportive environment and receive specialized coaching from Alice Farnham. This Summer we're in central London from 12-14 August - find out more and apply by 10am on Wednesday 17 June: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r... 021
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Today at Swaledale Festival, Margaret Lingas and Christopher Glynn cast a captivating spell at the premiere of RPS Composer Vivek Haria's song cycle 'SANGAM: Songs of the River'. Vivek evokes the rivers Swale and Ure, setting texts by Ted Hughes and Rabindranath Tagore. 122
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026We are pleased to welcome Cogito Publishing as an RPS Corporate Member. Launched in 2022, Cogito publishes high-quality, thought-provoking literary fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and was awarded Best Publisher 2023 in The People’s Book Prize. Find out more here: cogitopublishing.co.uk 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Calling conductors looking to hone their skills on the podium! We're holding an RPS conducting course, with coaching from the trailblazing Alice Farnham, 12-14 August in London. Applications are open for just two more weeks, closing 10am Weds 17 June: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r... 021
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026We’re grateful to announce that the RPS Composers programme continues to be part of @prsfoundation.bsky.social's Talent Development Network supported by @ppluk.bsky.social. We look forward to contributing to this vibrant network and collaborating with composers and partners nationwide. #FundedbyPRSF 110
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026At a historic concert @wigmore-hall.org.uk last night – 125 years since the venue first opened its doors – HRH The Duke of Kent presented RPS Honorary Membership to our former Chair and Director of Wigmore Hall John Gilhooly. Read the full story here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne... 051
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026New music by @emilyhazrati.bsky.social, commissioned as part of the RPS Composers programme for the Marian Consort, will be performed as part of Orkney's St Magnus Festival on Tuesday 23 June. Find out more and book tickets for the premiere: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/emi... 032
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Applications are open until 10am on Weds 17 June for our RPS Conductors Summer course, 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: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukRPS Conductors - London 2026 course 021
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Join RPS Composer Nneka Cummins and Manchester Camerata, 1.30pm on 10 June for a lunchtime concert at The Monastery in Gorton, including the premiere of Nneka's new wind quintet, 'the return', commissioned as part of the RPS Composers programme: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/nne... 021
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Applications are open until 10am on Weds 17 June for our RPS Conductors Summer course, 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: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r... 021
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026The 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 apply by 28 August: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps-y... 021
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026RPS Composer Vivek Haria's 'SANGAM: Songs of the River' will be performed for the first time by Margaret Lingas and Christopher Glynn, as part of Swaledale Festival, at St. Andrew's Chrch, Aysgarth, on Thursday 4 June. Find out more and book via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/viv... 031
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Applications are open until 10am on Weds 17 June for our RPS Conductors Summer course, 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: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r... 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Booking is open for Presteigne Festival 2026! We're looking forward to the premiere of 'I need stillness' by RPS Composer Natalie Roe, commissioned by the RPS and performed by cellist Rainer Crosett at St. Andrew's Church on 27 August. Find out more: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/nat... 021
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026We are delighted to welcome Joseph Middleton @josephmiddleton.bsky.social to our RPS Board of Trustees. The much-loved pianist, renowned for song accompaniment and chamber music, is also Director of the thriving Leeds Song, and was the recipient of the RPS Young Artist Award in 2017. 042
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026An evening of commanding, elegant storytelling at the London opening of @northernballet.bsky.social's 'Gentleman Jack', which we are pleased to support through the RPS Drummond Lockyer Fund for Dance. You can catch it this week at @sadlerswells.bsky.social: www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/nor... 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Join RPS Composer Nneka Cummins and Manchester Camerata on 10 June for a lunchtime concert at The Monastery in Gorton including the premiere of Nneka's new wind quintet, 'the return', commissioned as part of the RPS Composers programme: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/nne... 001
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026We 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: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp... 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 16/05/2026A great light has gone out: our dear friend and RPS Circle Member, star soprano Dame Felicity Lott has sadly died. What a voice, what a personality, what a wonder. She will be much missed. 0165
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026We can express so much through music: Claudia Molitor's RPS Award-winning piece 'Fever' explores our place in the world, and hopes and fears for its future. The RPS champions and supports the brilliant music-makers making our world a better place - discover more here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Thank you to RPS Members who attended our AGM last night, and to our panel @raymondyiu.bsky.social, Sam Jackson and Alexandra Dariescu. Together we reflected on the past year with our community of music-lovers and music-makers, and discussed what 'Britishness' in classical music means today. (1/2) 122
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Classical music is a door to new worlds. The RPS Young Classical Writers Prize calls on writers aged 16-25 to open it and express their musical opinions and passions. Applications are now open until Friday 28 August. Find out more and enter via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps-y... 021
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026We're always so pleased to see the enduring resonance of music commissioned by the RPS. On Thurs 4 June, Clare Hammond's @kettlesyard.bsky.social recital includes two RPS commissions - Sun Ketings's 'Us, the most fleeting of all' and 'Pearl' by Robert Peate: www.kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/new... 000
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026The 2026 BBC Proms brings us the world premiere of Thea Musgrave's Bassoon Concerto. We're excited to hear more, and we're offering grants for those putting Thea’s music at the heart of their programming. To find out more, and apply by 7 July, visit: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp... 011
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026On Tuesday 12 May, we'll be joined by special guests to explore 21st-Century identity and Britishness in classical music today. This follows our AGM a chance for Members to come together and reflect on the charity’s achievements of the past year.(1/2) royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/rps...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukRPS In Conversation – and Annual General Meeting 100
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026On Tuesday 12 May we'll be joined by special guests to explore 21st-Century identity and Britishness in classical music today. This follows our AGM, a chance for Members to come together and reflect on the charity’s achievements of the past year.(1/2) royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/rps...royalphilharmonicsociety.org.ukRPS In Conversation – and Annual General Meeting 111
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Hear new music by RPS Composer Vivek Haria performed by soprano Margaret Lingas and pianist Christopher Glynn, as part of Swaledale Festival, on 4 June. 'SANGAM: Songs of the River', is commissioned by the RPS as part of the RPS Composers programme: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/viv... 001
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Applications for RPS Thea Musgrave Composition Grants are open until 7 July. We offer funding for established composers writing a new work for soloist, duo or chamber ensemble, including to devote to focused workshop and rehearsal time with performers. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp... 034
Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026At the 2026 #RPSAwards in March we were delighted to present Jacob Collier with the RPS Gamechanger Award. Jacob reflected on what we can learn from classical music-making, and invited us to join him in some too - catch the speech and performance here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g79a... 000
