Welcome to the RPS

We've been sharing the joy and vitality of classical music since 1813...

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

The Lark Ascending

We are pleased to share publicly this taster of something that RPS Members are currently enjoying, in which Tasmin Little and friends invite you to listen to the nation’s most-loved work in fresh ways. We hope it may inspire you to become an RPS Member yourself...

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The Lark Ascending

A tribute to Lucy Hale

RPS launches new Enterprise Fund

2020 RPS Awards winners announced

The RPS Conversation

A series of conversations especially for classical music lovers, aiming to give a very human impression of how the pandemic has affected the lives and work of classical music makers.

Members Area

Love classical music?

RPS Membership is a doorway to a world of musical discovery, uniting music lovers and music makers. Feed your love of classical music by becoming an RPS Member.

RPS Enterprise Fund

We are pleased to present a new fund to help performers of classical music develop their skill set and devise new ways to showcase their talent, in light of the pandemic.

About Us

Stephen Fry talks to Alex Ross

We were delighted to welcome Stephen Fry to the Royal Philharmonic Society for a very special conversation – with the author and music critic for The New Yorker, Alex Ross.

Watch the 2020 RPS Awards

Winners of the 2020 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards were revealed in a digital presentation featuring performances filmed at London’s Wigmore Hall. Click here to watch it in full.

Music will see us through

Featured supporter

Click here to find out about one of the companies currently enjoying a creative association with the RPS...