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From the Archives: John Braham

Ahead of The Really Big Chorus performance of Handel’s Messiah this November, we look back to the annual performances of Handel’s Messiah which took place for the benefit of RSM for 50 years, including during our centenary year of 1838. This featured celebrated tenor John Braham, who was made an Honorary Member for his services.

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All, RSM People Mark Brierley All, RSM People Mark Brierley

RSM People: John Smith OBE

Following a successful career as a player, John Smith has spent much of the last few decades standing up for the rights of musicians across the UK. Underlining this work has been his longstanding membership of RSM, which he first joined in August 1973. To celebrate the 52nd anniversary of his time at the Society, he looks back on what got him here.

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RSM People: Jeordie Shenton

Meet Jeordie Shenton, Programmes Lead for Tonic Music, the charity working towards good mental health within music communities. As an RSM referral partner, both charities work together closely to make sure musicians in need are getting the help they need. Find out more about Jeordie's path into the music industry and what Tonic is doing to help.

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All, RSM People Mark Brierley All, RSM People Mark Brierley

Meet the composer: Isabella Gellis

Isabella’s work Rusty Swan-Neck Moss for solo cello, will receive its premiere at our upcoming Jacqueline du Pré concert at Wigmore Hall, performed by Adrian Brendel. Find out more about her beginnings as a composer and her process for creating works.

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Ian Winspur

Hand surgeon Ian Winspur, who treated many RSM musicians over the years, has died. Read his obituary, written by Katherine Butler, clinical specialist in Hand Therapy and BAPAM clinician

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RSM People: Clare Tyack and Emily White

It’s never too early to start thinking about your will, and as musicians, there are so many more options of what you can leave. Two Members have chosen to remember RSM, gifting royalties in the case of Clare Tyack and historic instruments in the case of Emily White as an ongoing legacy to the Society which can benefit musicians in need for generations to come.

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