Gramophone Awards 2014 in pictures
Legends like Sir James Galway, Riccardo Chailly and Sir Neville Marriner all took home gongs at the Gramophone Awards 2014, and we've got pictures of the whole lot. Discover the incredible night here.
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1. Riccardo Chailly and Sir Neville Marriner
Maestro Riccardo Chailly collects the Recording of the Year award from fellow conductor Sir Neville Marriner. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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2. Alison Balsom presents Leonidas Kavakos with the Artist of the Year Award
After winning the award herself last year, trumpeter Alison Balsom hands the baton on to violinist Leonidas Kavakos. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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3. Sir James Galway performs
The man, the legend: Sir James Galway charmed the guests with some scintillating flautism. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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4. Nightingale Quartet: Young Artists of the Year
This young string quartet took to the stage to show why they win awards like the Gramophones. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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5. Leonidas Kavakos collects Artist of the Year Award
The Greek violinist Kavakos on stage at the Gramophone Awards 2014. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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6. Mahan Esfahani with the Baroque Instrumental Award
The young harpsichordist scooped the award for Baroque Instrumental Recording, and paid touching tribute to his parents in his acceptance speech. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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7. Sir James Galway performs
He's the man with the golden flute (and a fistful of awards). Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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8. Alfred Brendel presents Sir Neville Marriner with Outstanding Achievement Award
Two legends on stage together again: the great pianist honours the great conductor with this extra-special award. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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9. Sir Neville Marriner makes a speech
Marriner was on top form as always, entertaining the crowd with his speech after receiving his Outstanding Achievement award. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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10. James Galway, Lifetime Achievement Award
Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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11. John Butt wins in the Gramophone Awards Choral Category
John Butt gave an uproarious speech to celebrate his win in the choral category. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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12. John Butt's recording of the Mozart Requiem wins Choral award
Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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13. Alison Balsom presenting the Artist of the Year award
Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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14. Sir Neville Marriner and Alfred Brendel
Legends. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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15. James Jolly, Gramophone's Editor-in-Chief presents the awards
Marshalling the proceedings this year, once again, it's James Jolly. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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16. Gramophone Awards 2014
That's a lorra lorra winners. 2014's Gramophone Award winners all in one handy photo. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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17. Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani wins in the Baroque Instrumental category
Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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18. Composer George Benjamin receives the Contemporary Award
Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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19. Leonidas Kavakos
In performance, Kavakos is stunning, delighting the crowd with a neat encore. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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20. Sir James Galway wins Lifetime Achievement at the Gramophone Awards 2014
Sir James had plenty to say as he picked up his prestigious gong. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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21. George Benjamin's Written on Skin wins in the Contemporary category
The composer scooped a gong for his work, 'Written on Skin'. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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22. La Compagnia del Madrigale pick up the Early Music Award
Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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23. Ravel works from Glyndebourne the Opera category
The legendary opera company scoops one of the night's big awards for their Ravel productions. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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24. Alfred Brendel announces the Outstanding Achievement award
The legend introduces another legend - Sir Neville Marriner. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
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25. Leonidas Kavakos wins Gramophone Awards 2014 Artist of the Year
One of the stars of the show, Leonidas Kavakos, serenades the room. Photo: Benjamin Ealovega
