The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presented with a GRAMMY – live on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

Last night (Wednesday 24^th September), the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) was presented with a GRAMMY Award – in front of a packed house at the Royal Albert Hall, on the opening night of the RPO’s 2025/26 season.

The presentation took place during the first half of the evening’s Symphonic Queen concert.

The GRAMMY Award for the RPO’s contribution to Alkebulan II, the 2025 winner of the Best Global Music Album category. The album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in 2024 by American artist Matt B (Matthew Benson), featuring the RPO, and represents a landmark in global music. It was Matt B’s first GRAMMY win and the first in the RPO’s history since its founding in 1946.

Matt B presented the award to Andrew Storey, the RPO’s Chair and Principal Second Violin during the concert.