Classic BRITs 2012 Launch: in pictures

1. Amore arrive at the Classic BRITS Launch

Four great singers, a stunning wardrobe and a great red carpet entrance? That's Amore! The operatic foursome later kicked the show off in fantastic style. Photo: JMEnternational

2. Margherita Taylor on the red carpet

Classic FM's very own Margherita Taylor dazzles the red carpet before nipping off to host the ceremony. Photo: JMEnternational

3. Amy Dickson arrives at the Classic BRITS Launch

Saxophonist Amy Dickson strikes a pose for the cameras. Photo: JMEnternational

4. Gareth Malone arrives at the Classic BRITS Launch

The nation's favourite choirmaster turns up in a natty suit, with some of his Military Wives in tow... Photo: JMEnternational

5. The Military Wives arrive at the Classic BRITS Launch

Arriving with their choirmaster Gareth Malone and composer Paul Mealor, it's four of the Military Wives - nominated in the Single Of The Year Category. Photo: JMEnternational

6. Miloš Karadaglić arrives at the Classic BRITS Launch

Looking dapper in a grey jacket, Miloš Karadaglić arrives at the Classic BRITS Launch in time to be nominated in the Album Of The Year and Breakthrough Artist categories. Photo: JMEnternational

7. Noah Stewart arrives at the Classic BRITS Launch

Nominated in the Album Of The Year and Breakthrough Artist categories, superstar tenor Noah Stewart arrives in style. Photo: JMEnternational

8. Amore perform at the Classic BRITS Launch

Cheers! Amore kick off the ceremony with a great performance. Photo: JMEnternational

9. Barry McCann and Margherita Taylor at the Classic BRITs Launch

It's our hosts, Barry McCann and Margherita Taylor! Photo: JMEnternational

10. Amy Dickson performs at the Classic BRITS Launch

Amy Dickson charms the audience a lovely bit of Chopin, arranged for saxophone, at the Classic BRITS Launch. Photo: JMEnternational

11. Noah Stewart sings at the Classic BRITS Launch

Noah Stewart wows the crowd with an emotional performance of 'Deep River'. Photo: JMEnternational

12. Classic FM's Darren Henley accepts a special Classic BRIT

Managing director of Classic FM Darren Henley accepts a Special Recognition award on the eve of the station's 20th birthday. Photo: JMEnternational

13. The Classic FM team with their BRIT

Host Margherita Taylor turns award-winner! Here she is with John Suchet, Jamie Crick and some of the other Classic FM presenters. Photo: JMEnternational

14. Laura Wright and Miloš Karadaglić at the Classic BRITs launch

Laura Wright and Miloš Karadaglić pop out for some fresh air at the Savoy, after both being nominated in this year's Classic BRIT Awards. Photo: JMEnternational