Gramophone Awards 2013: behind the scenes!
The champagne is flowing, the classical music world is assembled, and the winners of the 2013 Gramophone Awards have been announced at a ceremony at LSO St Luke's in London. Obviously, Classic FM was there to bring you a slice of the action from the 'Oscars of classical music' - take a look at the pictures!
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1. Glitz and glamour at the Gramophone Awards
Lights, camera, action! The Gramophone Awards at LSO St Luke's are about to start! Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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2. The Ceremony begins
The great and the good are seated, the Gramophones are ready to begin! Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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3. Julian Bream at the Gramophone Awards
Clutching his lifetime achievement award, Julian Bream explained to Classic FM he feels more musical now he's retired. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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4. Julian Bream, Ian Bostridge, Xuefei Yang at the Gramophone Awards
Posing for a photo with legendary guitarist Julian Bream, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award, it's star tenor Ian Bostridge and fellow guitarist Xuefei Yang. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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5. Jan Lisiecki on the big screen
A taste of the glorious surroundings at LSO St Luke's, complete with huge on screen projections and live performances. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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6. Alison Balsom at the Gramophone Awards
Artist of the Year Alison Balsom poses with her prestigious publicly voted award ahead of the ceremony. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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7. Sir Antonio Pappano
Sir Antonio Pappano collects his Opera Award on stage. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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8. Milos introduces Julian Bream
Montenegrin guitarist Milos Karadaglic gave a stirring tribute to Julian Bream before he accepted his Lifetime Achievement award. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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9. Alison Balsom accepts her award
Alison dedicated this prestigious award to her parents, who supported her choice of instrument. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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10. Barnabas Keleman and Jamie Crick at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Jamie Crick catches a few words with Bartók lover, Barnabas Keleman, who manages to hold two priceless items at the same time: his faithful violin, and his brand new Gramophone Award in the Chamber category. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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11. Alison Balsom at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Artist of the Year Alison Balsom explained she'd playing the trumpet for an impressive 27 years - and there's plenty more in the pipeline. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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12. Patricia Kopatchinskaja
Patricia Kopatchinskaja was unable to accept her award for best recording in person, but she delivered a fine video message. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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13. Benjamin Grosvenor at the Gramophone Awards 2013
2012's Young Artist of the Year passes the baton over to Jan Lisiecki - but not before he's impressed the audience with a quick performance. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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14. Jan Lisiecki
Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki performs at the Gramophones, after accepting his award. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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15. Live performance at the Gramophone Awards 2013
It wouldn't be a classical music awards ceremony without some live classical music! Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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16. Jan Lisiecki: Young Artist of the Year 2013
Canadian superstar Jan Lisiecki takes to the stage to collect his award. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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17. Sir Mark Elder at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Sir Mark Elder extols the virtues of Elgar with Classic FM's Jamie Crick. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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18. Sir Mark Elder and Martin Cullingford at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Posing with his award and Gramophone Editor Martin Cullingford, winner of the Choral Award Sir Mark Elder. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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19. Jan Lisiecki at the Gramophone Awards 2013
The young pianist wows the crowd with a spot of Bach. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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20. Sir Antonio Pappano
The great Antonio Pappano poses with his Gramophone Award backstage at the ceremony. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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21. Xuefei Yang duets with Ian Bostridge
The audience looks on as the two stars perform Britten - first recorded by Julian Bream and Peter Pears! Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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22. The glittering Gramopones
A gorgeous scene from LSO St Luke's in London, the setting for the 2013 Gramophone Awards. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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23. Barnabas Keleman at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Barnabas Keleman with his Chamber award. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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24. Jan Lisiecki concentrating hard
The Young Artist of the Year performs to a host of classical stars - he said it was more like performing to his friends, as 'we're all in the same world'. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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25. Jan Lisiecki at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Young Artist of the Year, Jan Lisiecki, poses with a photo ahead of his performance at the evening ceremony, playing Bach's B flat Partita. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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26. Julian Bream cracks a joke
At 80 years old, Julian Bream's had 10 years of retirement to work on his jokes - and he didn't disappoint. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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27. Steven Osborne at the Gramophone Awards 2013
The pianist takes stock with the Instrumental award for his disc of Russian piano works. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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28. Jan Lisiecki at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Jan told Classic FM's Jamie Crick how much he values his education alongside his musical performance schedule. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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29. Alison Balsom performs on stage
Complete with a theorbo, Alison performs on her natural trumpet. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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30. Julian Bream accepts his award
Legendary guitarist Julian Bream accepts his lifetime achievement award from Milos Karadaglic. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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31. Sir John Eliot Gardiner and Jamie Crick at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Sir John Eliot Gardiner explained what makes his Bach motets so personal, even after having recorded them three times. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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32. Julian Bream and Jamie Crick at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Jamie and Julian share a joke at the Gramophone Awards. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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33. Sir John Eliot Gardiner at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Sir John Eliot and the Baroque Vocal award. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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34. Alison Balsom at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Alison explained just how far she's planning on taking the trumpet in an interview with Jamie Crick. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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35. Sir Mark Elder at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Sir Mark Elder poses with his Gramophone Choral Award. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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36. John Suchet at the Gramophone Award
Classic FM's very own John Suchet takes to the stage to award Alison Balsom the Artist of the Year 2013. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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37. Sir Antonio Pappano at the Gramophone Awards 2013
Sir Antonio Pappano with the Opera Award. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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38. Barnabás Kelemen
Barnabás Kelemen performs at the Gramophones after accepting an award for his stellar disc of Bártok works. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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39. Steve Hackett and Jamie Crick
Genesis star Steve Hackett poses with Classic FM's Jamie Crick. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
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40. Alison Balsom takes to the stage
Winner of the Artist of the Year award Alison Balsom performs at the Gramophones. Photo credit: Katja Ogrin
