RSM People: Judith Weir CBE
Master of the King’s Music and RSM President are just two aspects of the hugely varied career of composer Judith Weir. With the Coronation of HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla now less than a week away, we find out what has kept Judith inspired throughout her career and her recollections of working in such a historic role.
Read More»RSM People: Jane Manning and Anthony Payne
Composer Anthony Payne and soprano Jane Manning were at the very centre of British musical life for decades, thanks not only to their individual careers and the work they made together, but also for their incredible support for fellow musicians, which is now continuing at RSM thanks to a generous gift they have left the Society.
Read More»RSM People: Clare McCaldin
RSM Vice-Chairman Clare McCaldin discusses her circuitous route to becoming a performer, how she juggles her busy career as a mezzo soprano with her commitments at the Society, and the importance of helping fellow musicians in need.
Read More»RSM People: Clare Tyack
RSM’s Chairman for 2023 Clare Tyack discusses her career in music, the challenge of a busy life as a double bassist and a mother, and how she wants to give back now she has time in retirement.
Read More»RSM People: Jay Blanes
For Jay, his pursuit of a career in music was not necessarily compatible with his anxiety disorder, the act of making music for joy sometimes at odds with the act of striving for success. Find out how RSM was able to help Jay manage his anxiety and what it has meant for his career.
Read More»RSM People: David Gordon-Shute
Onyx Brass will reach their 30th anniversary as an ensemble next year, a huge achievement. To celebrate, they have made the incredibly generous decision to donate to RSM a portion of ticket and merchandise sales, as well as collect donations, at every one of their concerts in 2023. Onyx Brass and RSM Member David Gordon-Shute explains why they wanted to help RSM and what it means to reach this milestone.
Read More»RSM People: Tally Koren
A lifelong passion that has taken singer-songwriter Tally Koren from Haifa to London was nearly derailed earlier this year thanks to health complications and the loss of her voice. Read how she got her start and how RSM was able to help Tally get back to doing what she loves most.
Read More»RSM People: Alison Moncrieff-Kelly
As a former beneficiary, a Member and a part of the Court of Assistants, cellist Alison Moncrieff-Kelly has first-hand experience of more facets of RSM than most. Here, she explains how she became involved with the Society and how RSM has helped her throughout her career.
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