Kazuki Yamada wins RPS Conductor Award 2025

The winners of the 2025 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards were announced this evening at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, celebrating the very best of classical music across the UK.

Among the distinguished recipients, Kazuki Yamada was honored with the Conductor Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership and dynamic performances as Music Director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Acknowledging the accolade, Yamada remarked: "It is a joy to make music with such a wonderful orchestra and to connect with the Birmingham community. This award is a tremendous honor, and I am deeply grateful."

His tenure in Birmingham has been marked by thrilling performances at Symphony Hall and an inspiring commitment to engaging with audiences beyond the concert hall, from public spaces like the Bullring shopping centre to the city's trams.

The RPS Awards, widely regarded as ‘the biggest night in UK classical music’, also celebrated achievements across various categories, highlighting the powerful impact of classical music on communities nationwide.

For a full list of winners and more details on this year’s awards, visit the RPS Website.