Page 57 - RPS Awards 2024 Coverage Book

The RPS Awards, recognised as a significant event in UK classical music by
The Sunday Times, highlight outstanding musical talents and initiatives that
inspire communities throughout the UK.

In the category of Instrumentalist, Degun finds himself nominated alongside
accomplished musicians such as cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson and pianist
Pavel Kolesnikov.

Furthermore, his work as composer, co-music director, and soloist in the
highly praised opera Orpheus, commissioned by Opera North in partnership
with South Asian Arts-UK, has earned him a nomination for the Large-Scale
Composition Award, a press release by his public relations agency said.

Expressing his excitement, Degun said, “I’m thrilled to be nominated at this
year’s RPS Awards. I see all of these awards as a spotlight on the wonderful
Indian classical musicians in this country. I am very thankful to my teacher
Ustad Dharambir Singh and the numerous individuals and organisations that
have supported me over the years.”

Degun, who has been lauded for his unique contribution to both Indian
classical and contemporary music, has received several awards and
acknowledgments, including the Songlines Best Newcomer Award, a Critics’
Circle Music Award and UK Theatre Award for Outstanding Achievement in
Opera, an Asian Achievers Award, an Asian Media Award, and an Ivor Novello
Classical Award nomination for Best Stage Work.

Known for his passion in transcending cultural boundaries, Degun has
collaborated with artists like Guy Chambers, Cerys Matthews, Melanie C, and
Vangelis.

His mission is to bring the music of his heritage to a global audience,
redefining musical genres in the process.
Marking a first in its history, the RPS Awards will be held outside of London, at
the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) on Tuesday March 5, with ticket
prices set to make the event accessible to all music enthusiasts.

Jasdeep Singh Degun’s career is marked by his extraordinary artistry and
innovative approach to composition.
Under the tutelage of Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE, Degun has performed
globally at venues such as Buckingham Palace, the Amphitheatre in Doha, and
Westminster Abbey during the Royal Commonwealth Service 2022.