RPS Music Awards Shortlist
Announced Tuesday 21 April 2009
Since 1989 the RPS Music Awards have recognised not only the calibre of today's classical musicians but also those who push creative boundaries to produce work which excites and engages audiences. The shortlists for the 13 categories honour inspirational performers, composers, programmers, communicators and outreach work. The announcement of the shortlisted nominations was made online and live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune.
Graham Sheffield, Royal Philharmonic Society Chairman comments:
"Over the two decades of the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards, their significance has increased year by year. I believe this is the result of their integrity, their independence and their unique capacity unerringly to uncover outstanding young talent way ahead of the game, to seek out the rare and unusual from across the UK, and to recognise true excellence and innovation. The result is a valuable and sometimes provocative snapshot of the best of live classical music in the UK across a wide spectrum of work from 2008."
The Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards are the most prestigious accolade for live classical music-making in the United Kingdom. Decided by expert independent juries and governed by the Society's guiding principles of Excellence, Creativity and Understanding, the awards are truly those of the music profession.
The winners of the Awards will be announced on 12 May 2009 at a dinner at the Dorchester Hotel.