On 21 March RPO Resound and members of the Orchestra were invited, alongside our partners at the Irene Taylor Trust, to give a key note performance at a conference in Rich Mix, London, hosted by the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance as part of their Inspiring Futures programme.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Seven Hills brings you more insight into the themes of the Orchestra's Journeys of Discovery season with this podcast series that delves into the empowering journeys of those who are motivated to make change in the world.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) today publishes its annual report on engagement with orchestral music. ‘A time to look forward: Trends of engagement with orchestral music draws on research carried out over a 12 month period, provides an overview of public attitudes and involvement with orchestral music and benchmarks 2022 results with previous years - with an additional sample of respondents from ethnic minority groups, rural communities, and low-income families.
The report highlights the stark differences between life pre-pandemic and today’s ‘new normal’, and the bearing this has had on people’s terms of engagement with orchestral music.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is honoured to be participating in The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023. Conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano, the Coronation Orchestra will comprise a bespoke collection of musicians drawn from orchestras of The former Prince of Wales’ Patronages, including the RPO.
Twelve newly commissioned pieces of music will be performed, showcasing musical talent from across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. A range of musical styles and performers will blend tradition, heritage and ceremony with new musical voices of today, reflecting The King’s lifelong love and support of music and the arts.
