The Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards - through the years
The Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards have been presented annually, celebrating live classical music-making in the UK. We've taken a look back at some of the famous names who have won these prestigious awards since they were first held in 1989.
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1. Sir Colin Davis
Presented in 1994, Sir Colin Davis receives his 1993 Royal Philharmonic Society Award. He also received an RPS Gold Medal in 1995.
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2. Sir Peter Maxwell Davies and the Dutchess of Kent
1994: Master of the Queen's Music Sir Peter Maxwell Davies receives his RPS Music Award.
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3. Sir Andrew Davis and the Dutchess of Kent
Presented in 1995, conductor Sir Andrew Davis picks up his Royal Philharmonic Society Award.
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4. Andras Schiff and the Dutchess of Kent
Classical pianist and conductor Andras Schiff receives his Royal Philharmonic Society Award from the Dutchess of Kent in 1995.
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5. Sir Rodric Braithwaite
British Diplomat and author Sir Rodric, guest speaker at the 1996 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.
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6. Royal Philharmonic Society Award winners 2002
All the winners of the 2002 RPS Music Awards.
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7. Vladimir Jurowski
Russian conductor Vladimir Jurowski makes a speech after receiving his award in 2007.
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8. Imogen Cooper
2008: Pianist Imogen Cooper with her Royal Philharmonic Society Award. Photo: Simon Jay Price
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9. Grayson Perry at the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards
2010: Turner Prize winner, Grayson Perry, guest speaker at the 2010 Awards ceremony at London's Dorchester Hotel. Other guest speakers at the ceremony have included Gareth Malone, Alan Rusbridger, and Armando Iannucci. Photo: Simon Jay Price
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10. Royal Philharmonic Society Award winners 2011
The winners on stage at 2012's ceremony, marking the classical music achievements in 2011, including RPS Gold Medal winner Mitsuko Uchida. Photo: Simon Jay Price
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11. Royal Philharmonic Society Award winners 2012
The winners on stage at the 2012 ceremony, recognising initiatives and performances in 2011. Photo: Simon Jay Price
