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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!
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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.
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2. Tine Thing Helseth
Breakthrough Artist nominee Tine Thing Helseth stops for a close up on the red carpet.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10. Laura Wright
Laura Wright's body art in its full glory, on the red carpet at the Classic BRIT Awards 2013.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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16. Lang Lang
Our thoughts exactly, Lang Lang. The International Artist of the Year arrives on the red carpet. Picture: JM Enternational
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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.
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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.
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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
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20. Natalie Coyle and Lang Lang
The singer and pianist join forces for a quick snap outside the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: JM Enternational
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21. Alfie Boe
And the crowd say Boe! Alfie stops to sign autographs ahead of his grand finale performance on stage. Picture: JM Enternational
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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
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23. Hayley Westenra
The New Zealand soprano poses for a picture before heading inside to enjoy the ceremony.
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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
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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.
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26. Samantha Barks
The Les Miserables star'll be singing music from Moulin Rouge at tonight's ceremony, alongside fellow star Alfie Boe.
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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
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28. Jane Asher
Actress Jane Asher arrives at the Classic BRIT Awards 2013.
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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.
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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
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31. Wynne Evans
And here he is, posing for a picture. No 'tache today, Wynne? Picture: JM Enternational
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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38. Alfie Boe and Wynne Evans
Two top tenors on the red carpet. We hope you're swapping aria tips, guys. Picture: JM Enternational
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39. Hans Zimmer
It's the man himself, Mr Hans Zimmer, Outstanding Contribution to Music winner this year. Picture: JM Enternational
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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
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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.
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42. Nicola Benedetti and Lang Lang
It's the dynamic duo, who'll be kicking off the evening's performance with some dazzling Khachaturian.
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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.
