Paavo Järvi to become next Chief Conductor & Artistic Advisor at London Philharmonic

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 Swedish-born ballet star shaped generations of dancers and left a lasting imprint on British and international ballet. 

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

The multi-arts centre in the City of London, once dubbed “the world's most bewildering arts centre”, will close for a year in 2028 for major works to be completed ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2032.

The King made a surprise visit to the prestigious conducting competition in London, currently being filmed for a Sky Arts series Making A Maestro, broadcast next spring.