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    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

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