Inspired by Listening
Poems and prose all inspired by listening to music.
Since 2008, the Royal Philharmonic Society has commissioned some of the UK’s leading writers from across literature to write pieces inspired by listening to music. Take time to read and listen through the selection to see how they encapsulate the listening experience.
Read ‘A London Symphony’ by Jo Shapcott
Read ‘Music is Flavoured Air’ by DBC Pierre
Music is Flavoured Air by DBC Pierre by RoyalPhilharmonicSociety
Read ‘Gabriela practising without her hearing aids’ by Sarah Hall
Gabriela practising without her hearing aids by Sarah Hall by RoyalPhilharmonicSociety
Read ‘On Listening’ by Fiona Sampson
On Listening by Fiona Sampson by RoyalPhilharmonicSociety
Read ‘Knowing about music’ by Bernard O’Donoghue
Knowing about music by Bernard O’Donoghue by RoyalPhilharmonicSociety
Read ‘Outcast’ by Jamie McKendrick


