Commissions
Commissioning new music has been at the heart of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s work since 1813.
We believe that encouraging creativity is an essential part of live music making. Since 1813 our commissions have included masterworks such as Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony and Dvorak’s 8th Symphony. Today we continue to thrill and challenge audiences with the new. Our current commissioning programmes include:
Chamber Music
An ongoing partnership with BBC Radio 3 has created a series of over 30 new chamber works for the outstanding talents of the BBC New Generation Artists.
The RPS Composition Prize
Opportunities for younger composers to take part in workshops and to write for high profile professional performances, while the Elgar Bursary recognises that older composers may also benefit from support to write an orchestral work with a guaranteed performance and broadcast.
The RPS Drummond Fund
Commissioning new music for dance.
2013 Commissions
We’re commissioning major international composers to celebrate our Bicentenary
