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Welcome to the RPS

We're a registered charity, supporting classical music since 1813...

Let us tell you about what we do and the part you can play in helping classical music to thrive.

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Announcing our 2026 RPS Instrument Purchase Grants

Watch: Sheku, Jess and Ben Reunited!

Announcing our 2026 RPS Isserlis Scholarships

Announcing the 2026 recipients of the RPS Ambache Fund

Donate

You can help us protect and nurture the music and musicians you love by making a donation to the RPS.

RPS Opportunities

An at-a-glance view of the grants, commissions and prizes we currently offer to performers and composers.

Go behind the scenes with Lotte Betts-Dean and Brett Dean

Join two award-winning artists at the forefront of contemporary music-making for an exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ conversation and performance.

Watch: Sheku, Jess and Ben Reunited!

A decade on from their unforgettable first encounter, three of the UK’s biggest classical music stars joined us for a memorable conversation, which you can watch here.

Announcing our 2026 Instrument Purchase Grants

We are pleased to announce over £12,000 of RPS Instrument Purchase Grants set to help 19 talented young musicians purchase the instruments they need to excel.

RPS Featured Composer: Joe Cutler

Meet our RPS Isserlis Scholarship recipients

We are delighted to announce the 2026 RPS Isserlis Scholarships, worth a total of £22,500. These grants will help six young musicians embark upon transformative musical experiences abroad.

Book for the RPS Conversation

A unique event for people who care about classical music to get together, to share your views, and to be heard.

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Our exclusive RPS Members area featuring films, playlists and content to spark your imagination.

 

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