Classic BRITs 2012: behind the scenes!

1. Classic Brits 2012: ready to go

The Savoy hotel is decked out in its trademark glamour, ready for the stars of classical music to arrive for the nomination announcements.

2. Red carpet at the Classic BRITs

The carpet may not be red, but we're ready and waiting to take some photos and interview some of the year's best classical artists.

Gareth Malone Military Wives Classic BRITs

3. Paul Mealor, Gareth Malone, and the Military Wives

We're not sure if the whole Military Wives Choir will fit on the red carpet! A few of them are joined by Gareth Malone and Paul Mealor.

4. Amy Dickson smiles for the camera

The photographers queue up to take pictures of all the best classical artists. Saxophonist Amy Dickson has time for a few snaps before she heads up on stage to perform some Chopin.

5. Margherita Taylor on the Classic BRITs red carpet

The evening's glamourous presenter, Classic FM's Margherita Taylor, shares a joke with Lucy Coward on the red carpet. And we caught every moment with our trusty video camera.

6. Laura Wright on the Classic BRITs red carpet

Laura Wright arrives on the red carpet in a stunning floor-length Armani dress.

7. Laura Wright at the Classic BRITs

Soprano Laura Wright tells the family story behind her album 'The Last Rose', nominated for Classic FM Album Of The Year.

8. Laura Wright at the Classic BRITs

Performing for the Queen, and now a Classic BRITs nomination - Laura Wright shares her amazing year with Classic FM.

9. Miloš Karadaglić on the Classic BRITs red carpet

We catch up with Miloš on the red carpet before the nominations are announced. This year he's got two nominations, Classic FM Album of the Year with MasterCard, and MasterCard’s Breakthrough Artist Of The Year Award.

10. Miloš Karadaglić on the Classic BRITs red carpet

Miloš is the definition of dapper as he chats to Classic FM on the red carpet ahead of his two nominations.

11. Gareth Malone is interviewed on the Classic BRITs red carpet

Classic FM's Lucy Coward chats to Gareth - but where are the Military Wives Choir? Come out, come out, 'Wherever You Are'!

12. Military Wives on the Classic BRITs red carpet

Nominated for a Classic BRIT on top of their pop BRIT Award, the Military Wives Choir have had a whirlwind year. We filmed history in the making - it's the first time a group have been nominated for both the classical and pop awards!