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    The International Opera Awards 2014

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    The Oscars of opera, otherwise known as the second annual International Opera Awards, took place on 7 April 2014 at London's Grosvenor Hotel - and we were there to sample the glitz and the glamour...

    1. International Opera Awards 2014

      1. International Opera Awards 2014

      A flavour of the international event, where singers and music lovers from around the world came together to raise money for the world of opera. Photo: Jim Winslet

    2. International Opera Awards 2014

      2. Phoebe Haines at the International Opera Awards 2014

      Opera Awards bursary winner Phoebe Haines performs on stage at the International Opera Awards. Photo: Jim Winslet

    3. International Opera Awards 2014

      3. International Opera Awards 2014

      Best Female Singer, Best Male Singer, philanthropy awards... but who will win? Photo: Jim Winslet

    4. International Opera Awards 2014

      4. Diana Damrau at the International Opera Awards 2014

      Diana Damrau picks up the Best Female Singer award. Photo: Jim Winslet

    5. International Opera Awards 2014

      5. Stuart Skelton at the International Opera Awards 2014

      Stuart Skelton looks genuinely shocked to receive the Best Male Singer Award at this year's ceremony. Photo: Jim Winslet

    6. International Opera Awards 2014

      6. Silent Auction at International Opera Awards 2014

      A very special exhibition of pictures for the silent auction at the International Opera Awards, raising money for young singers in the field. Photo: Jim Winslet

    7. International Opera Awards 2014

      7. Glamour at the International Opera Awards 2014

      The chandeliers are lit, the awards are sparkling on stage, and thousands of pounds are being raised for musicians across the world. Photo: Jim Winslet

    8. International Opera Awards 2014

      8. Stuart Skelton at the International Opera Awards 2014

      Stuart Skelton makes a heartfelt acceptance speech. Photo: Jim Winslet

    9. International Opera Awards 2014

      9. International Opera Awards 2014

      A bespoke painting created live as the awards take place, to be auctioned off later in the evening. Photo: Jim Winslet

    10. International Opera Awards 2014

      10. International Opera Awards 2014

      The mastermind behind the International Opera Awards, Harry Hyman, makes a speech on stage. Photo: Jim Winslet

    11. International Opera Awards 2014

      11. Diana Damrau at the International Opera Awards 2014

      The soprano poses with her award. Photo: Jim Winslet

    12. International Opera Awards 2014

      12. Duncan Rock and Susana Gasper at the International Opera Awards 2014

      The singers treat the audience to a little Mozart on stage at the International Opera Awards 2014. Photo: Jim Winslet

    13. International Opera Awards 2014

      13. International Opera Awards 2014

      Displaying the artwork for guests to buy as they enjoy a glass of champagne or two. Photo: Jim Winslet

    14. International Opera Awards 2014

      14. Stuart Skelton International Opera Awards 2014

      Photo: Jim Winslet

    15. International Opera Awards 2014

      15. International Opera Awards 2014

      Speeches at the International Opera Awards 2014, held at London's Grosvenor Hotel. Photo: Jim Winslet

    16. International Opera Awards 2014

      16. Duncan Rock performs at the International Opera Awards 2014

      Duncan Rock performs on stage at The Operas. Photo: Jim Winslet

    17. International Opera Awards 2014

      17. International Opera Awards 2014

      Stopping for a song in front of the press board. Photo: Jim Winslet

    18. International Opera Awards 2014

      18. International Opera Awards 2014

      Lady Solti poses with the Solti Award, given out at The Operas at London's Grosvenor Hotel. Photo: Jim Winslet

    19. International Opera Awards 2014

      19. International Opera Awards 2014

      Sir John Tomlinson takes over the press run after presenting an award. Photo: Jim Winslet

    20. International Opera Awards 2014

      20. International Opera Awards 2014

      Best Female Singer and Best Male Singer pose for a photo. Photo: Jim Winslet

    21. International Opera Awards 2014

      21. International Opera Awards 2014

      The Solti Award, a gold hand with a baton, given out at the International Opera Awards 2014. Photo: Jim Winslet

    22. International Opera Awards 2014

      22. International Opera Awards 2014

      Raising money for musicians and opera lovers, the live auction at the International Opera Awards. Photo: Jim Winslet

    23. International Opera Awards 2014

      23. International Opera Awards 2014

      International Opera Awards 2014, held at London's Grosvenor Hotel. Photo: Jim Winslet

    24. International Opera Awards 2014

      24. International Opera Awards 2014

      International Opera Awards 2014, held at London's Grosvenor Hotel. Photo: Jim Winslet

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