English National Ballet mourns former Artistic Director Matz Skoog

Michael Tilson Thomas, the American conductor, composer and educator, has died at the age of 81.

Turnage’s opera Festen was among the works and musicians honoured at the 2026 RPS Awards, who also include Peter Moore, Elizabeth Alker, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Kirkaldy Orchestral Society. 

The award is given annually to an outstanding individual or group of musicians who have had a major influence on musical life in the UK.

The Estonian conductor will succeed Edward Gardner, as London orchestra begins to look towards its centenary in 2032.

The Order of Princess Olha was bestowed on her on Ukraine's Day of Unity by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

John Harte will become only the tenth person to manage the London Symphony Orchestra in its 122-year history.