When was your last really great conversation about classical music?

A unique event for people who care about classical music to get together, to share your views, and to be heard.

When was your last really great conversation about classical music? What did you say? Who did it involve? Where did it lead?

At the RPS, we love to bring people together who possess our passion and conviction for all that classical music does in society. Last year, we introduced a new annual event The RPS Conversation where music-lovers and music-makers can take time out from daily obligations and connect with like-minds and refresh your outlook.

Think about the current challenges classical music is facing: funding turmoil, stark headlines, the threat of another university music department closing… What if such things were directly shaped by the national conversation about classical music: who’s talking about it, who’s not, what they’re saying, and what they’re not saying…?

Imagine you personally had the scope to curate that conversation. What would you say? Whose voices would you draw upon? What do you feel needs to be heard?

At the RPS, we believe there’s a better conversation about classical music to be nurtured nationwide, and it starts with each of us individually. Across an afternoon, in a positive and supportive setting, we invite you to talk about the music you love, and why you love it. Let’s remind ourselves why classical music is so worth talking about. Together we’ll reflect why the essence of classical music isn’t resonating like it should, and what each of us can do to change that for good…