Thea Musgrave Funds set up to help musicians

Two new funds supported by the celebrated British composer have been set up in collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Society

The funds have been set up with the support of the celebrated composer

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

The Royal Philharmonic Society has announced the setting up of the RPS Thea Musgrave Fund, to support new music-making in the UK.

It has been made possible with the support of celebrated British composer and her husband, the conductor Peter Mark.

Two initiatives

Two new initiatives will be undertaken, with the RPS Thea Musgrave Composition Grants supporting composers writing new works for a soloist, duo, or chamber ensemble and to enable them to spend dedicated time shaping ideas with musicians — something Thea Musgrave has treasured over her career.

The RPS Thea Musgrave Performance Grants, are aimed at encouraging more musicians and musical organisations to delve in, discover and embrace the composer's works, and share them with UK audiences.

The closing date for applications for these grants is 11.00am Tuesday 1st July.

Further information

For further information go to:
https://royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/news/announcing-the-rps-thea-musgrave-fund

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