Enchanting 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)
RPS 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...
We're grateful to Manchester Camerata, and to RPS Members and the trusts and foundations whose support makes the RPS Composers programme possible. Whether you're a programmer, performer, or music-lover, discover more of Nneka's music here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp... (2/2)
We'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)
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. Find out more and apply here: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r...
RPS 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...
'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...
If you'd also like to further your skills and confidence on the podium with dedicated coaching from Alice Farnham, our next London course is taking place 12-14 August – with applications open on our website until 10am on Wednesday 17 June: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/r... (2/2)
The 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...
