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    Classic BRIT Awards 2013: red carpet arrivals

    The red carpet is where the glitziest night of the classical music year gets started - discover the great and good of this year's Classic BRITs!

    1. Tine Thing Helseth at Classic Brit Awards 2013

      1. Tine Thing Helseth

      The stunning trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth arrives on the Classic BRITs red carpet, in the running for Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

    2. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      2. Tine Thing Helseth

      Breakthrough Artist nominee Tine Thing Helseth stops for a close up on the red carpet.

    3. Jack Topping at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      3. Jack Topping

      Taking his red cassock on the red carpet, in preparation for his performance of You'll Never Walk Alone live at the Royal Albert Hall, Jack Topping doesn't look nervous at all!

    4. Gareth Malone at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      4. Gareth Malone

      It's the second year in a row for Gareth on the red carpet - but this year he'll joined by his Voices choir, performing the theme from ITV drama Broadchurch on stage.

    5. Natalie Coyle at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      5. Natalie Coyle

      No stranger to the Classic BRITs, singer Natalie Coyle performed with Il Divo on stage at the ceremony in June 2011. She's back this year to enjoy a fantastic evening of music-making

    6. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      6. Jack Topping

      The youngest performer at tonight's Classic BRIT Awards by a long way, 11-year-old singer Jack Topping's fully kitted out in his choral garb ahead of his Royal Albert Hall Performance.

    7. Jonathan and Charlotte at the Classic Brit Awards

      7. Jonathan and Charlotte

      Jonathan, that's quite the shirt! The BGT duo are back on the red carpet for this year's ceremony, after receiving a gold disc at the Classic BRITs last year.

    8. Laura Wright at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      8. Laura Wright

      The mezzo-soprano joins the throng on the red carpet at the Classic Brit Awards 2013, after receiving a nomination for her album The Last Rose in 2012.

    9. Laura Wright at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      9. Laura Wright

      Laura's pulled out all the stops on the red carpet this evening, wearing a low-backed dress to show off the intricate designs on her back.

    10. Laura Wright at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      10. Laura Wright

      Laura Wright's body art in its full glory, on the red carpet at the Classic BRIT Awards 2013.

    11. Gareth Malone at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      11. Gareth Malone's Voices

      So many singers, they barely fit in the shot! Gareth Malone and Voices, all dolled up ahead of their debut performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: JM Enternational

    12. Ludovico Einaudi at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      12. Ludovico Einaudi

      Composer and pianist Einaudi arrives on the red carpet ahead of his performance this evening - he'll be playing music from In a Time Lapse. Could he scoop this year's Composer award?

    13. Myleene Klass at Classic Brit Awards 2013

      13. Myleene Klass

      She's here! Classic FM presenter and host of tonight's ceremony, Myleene Klass, has had a hectic day of school runs and rehearsals, but we hope you'll agree she looks stunning on the red carpet ahead of this evening.

    14. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      14. Myleene Klass

      Ready to present the ceremony live (and to a huge TV audience on Sunday night), glamorous mum Myleene takes to the red carpet - she even brought her kids along earlier this afternoon to enjoy the music.

    15. Jodie Whittaker at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      15. Jodie Whittaker

      Broadchurch star Jodie's in for a treat this evening - Gareth Malone's Voices will be performing the theme tune to the ITV drama on stage.

    16. Lang Lang at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      16. Lang Lang

      Our thoughts exactly, Lang Lang. The International Artist of the Year arrives on the red carpet. Picture: JM Enternational

    17. Hayley Westenra and Catrin Finch at the Classic B

      17. Hayley Westenra and Catrin Finch

      They've both recorded lullaby albums this year, so it seems right to get a picture of the two stars together at the Classic BRITs 2013.

    18. Catrin Finch at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      18. Catrin Finch Classic Brit Awards 2013 Arrivals PA

      Adding a splash of colour to the red carpet, harpist Catrin Finch arrives on the red carpet. She's up for Classic FM's Album of the Year this year.

    19. Aled Jones at Classic Brit Awards 2013

      19. Aled Jones

      Looks like Aled's having a lovely time before he enters the media scrum. He'll be presenting the Classic FM Album of the Year on stage this evening. Picture: JM Enternational

    20. Natalie Coyle and Lang Lang Classic Brit Awards 20

      20. Natalie Coyle and Lang Lang

      The singer and pianist join forces for a quick snap outside the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: JM Enternational

    21. Alfie Boe at the Classic Brit Awards 2013

      21. Alfie Boe

      And the crowd say Boe! Alfie stops to sign autographs ahead of his grand finale performance on stage. Picture: JM Enternational

    22. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      22. Cerys Matthews

      After presenting the award for Male Artist last year, Cerys Matthews is back on the red carpet at the 2013 ceremony. Picture: PA

    23. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      23. Hayley Westenra

      The New Zealand soprano poses for a picture before heading inside to enjoy the ceremony.

    24. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      24. Nicola Benedetti

      Wonder-violinist Nicola Benedetti's been rehearsing all afternoon, but she's still found the time to pick out a stunning outfit, complete with striking blue shoes. Picture: PA

    25. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      25. Cherie Lunghi

      Actress Cherie Lunghi arrives on the red carpet at the Classic BRIT Awards 2013. She'll be presenting the Male Artist Award this year.

    26. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      26. Samantha Barks

      The Les Miserables star'll be singing music from Moulin Rouge at tonight's ceremony, alongside fellow star Alfie Boe.

    27. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      27. Samantha Barks

      Les Mis star Eponine, otherwise known as Samantha Barks, is finishing the evening with a firework finale tonight, with her duet with Alfie Boe and the London Community Gospel Choir

    28. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      28. Jane Asher

      Actress Jane Asher arrives at the Classic BRIT Awards 2013.

    29. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      29. Lang Lang

      Looks like wearing red on the red carpet was on the invitations this year. International Artist of the Year Lang Lang smiles for the camera before heading into the Royal Albert Hall.

    30. Wynne Evans at Classic Brit Awards 2013

      30. Wynne Evans

      Oh look, it's another Classic FM presenter! Wynne Evans is here to enjoy the Classic BRIT Awards 2013. Picture: JM Enternational

    31. Wynne Evans at Classic Brit Awards 2013

      31. Wynne Evans

      And here he is, posing for a picture. No 'tache today, Wynne? Picture: JM Enternational

    32. Laurence Llewelyn Bowen Classic Brit Awards 2013

      32. Laurence Llewelyn Bowen

      We've had Classic FM presenters Aled Jones, Myleene Klass, Wynne Evans, and now it's Laurence's turn to grace the red carpet. Looking fabulous, as ever. Picture: JM Enternational

    33. Alan Titchmarsh at Classic Brit Awards 2013

      33. Alan Titchmarsh

      Alan's arrived to enjoy the evening's proceedings. He's taking a break this year, after presenting on stage in 2012. Picture: JM Enternational

    34. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      34. Amy Dickson

      The stunning saxophonist arrives on the red carpet, after an afternoon of intense rehearsals. She's up for the Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

    35. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      35. Nicoletta Mantovani and José Carreras

      Accompanied by fellow member of The Three Tenors, José Carreras, Pavarotti's widow Nicoletta Mantovani arrives on the red carpet, ready to accept her late husband's posthumous award.

    36. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      36. Myleene Klass

      Turns out Myleene's quite the photographer; she's been posting backstage pictures all afternoon during rehearsal breaks. Now the cameras are on her, ahead of her presenting on stage this evening.

    37. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      37. Gareth Malone

      Proudly sporting a beard, Gareth Malone poses for a snap before being reunited with the choir in the Royal Albert Hall lobby.

    38. Alfie Boe and Wynne Evans Classic Brit Awards 2013

      38. Alfie Boe and Wynne Evans

      Two top tenors on the red carpet. We hope you're swapping aria tips, guys. Picture: JM Enternational

    39. Hans Zimmer Classic Brit Awards 2013

      39. Hans Zimmer

      It's the man himself, Mr Hans Zimmer, Outstanding Contribution to Music winner this year. Picture: JM Enternational

    40. Only Men Aloud Classic Brit Awards 2013

      40. Only Men Aloud

      Looking dapper in coloured jackets (supplied by fellow Welshman and tailor Timothy Everest), it's Welsh choir Only Men Aloud. Picture: JM Enternational

    41. Classic Brit Awards 2013

      41. John Suchet

      Fresh from broadcasting live on Classic FM from the Royal Albert Hall, John Suchet's donned his finery and joins us on the Classic BRITs red carpet with his partner.

    42. Nicola Benedetti and Lang Lang  Classic Brit Award

      42. Nicola Benedetti and Lang Lang

      It's the dynamic duo, who'll be kicking off the evening's performance with some dazzling Khachaturian.

    43. Jose Carreras Classic Brit Awards 2013

      43. José Carreras

      The legendary singer has interrupted his world tour to present a posthumous award to Luciano Pavarotti, and we're very grateful he has too.

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