The announcement was made on Radio 3′s In Tune, where Ivan Hewett, Classical Music Critic from the Telegraph pipped the education scheme as his one to watch.

Music in Offices offer instrumental and vocal lessons to offices in and around London, offering employees the chance to learn a new skill, de-stress and socialise within their working environment.

Other nominations include Claudio Abbado, Harrison Birtwhistle and Eva-Maria Westbroek.  For a full list of nominations visit the Royal Philharmonic Society website.

The winners will be announced on May 8th – good luck to all involved!