Classical Brits 2008 .

xantha · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject:

To celebrate NS&I’s fifth year as sponsor of The Classical BRIT Awards they are offering one lucky couple the chance to win a VIP trip to the event with overnight stay at the prestigious five-star Royal Garden Hotel.

To find out more and to enter this very special competition CLICK HERE

Terms and conditions apply.

source:classicalbrits.co.uk

xantha · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:08 am Post subject:

ClassicFm's podcast on 9th April was recorded at the Mayfair Hotel in central London where the nominations for this year's Classical Brits awards were unveiled.
Seven categories packed with some of the top names of the Classical world - the winners will be announced at the award ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on the 8th of May. The show will be hosted by Myleene Klass and Simon bates. In this edition of Classic FM Arts Daily - NS & I Album of the year award rivals Blake talk of their extraordinary year; Natasha Marsh explains how the Brits help emerging careers; and Hayley Westenra on receiving a serenade and a cake for her 21st birthday.

To listen to the podcast CLICK HERE

There's also some great pictures of some of our classicalx featured artists at the launch (including pictures of Blake and Jon Ansell singing Happy Birthday to Hayley) CLICK HERE

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 602

Thanks for the pics xantha Very Happy

xena · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:48 pm Post subject:

The Bucks Free Press are offering the chance to win tickets to the Classical Brit Awards, having five pairs up for grabs in their competition.

To find out more and be in with a chance of winning click HERE

Good Luck!! Very Happy

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 602

Good luck everyone Very Happy

Dilog · Joined: Feb 19, 2006 Posts: 85

Just been nosing the RAH site and some tickets seemed to have appeared - so anyone who wants to go have a look at

CLICK HERE
or call the box office

xena · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject:

For people in these areas, The Ilford Recorder and The Barking & Dagenham Recorder new papers are also running competitions to win tickets to The Classical Brits.

For more full details check out a copy of the either paper.

xcept · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:40 am Post subject:

nataliegooner · Joined: Sep 18, 2007 Posts: 316

I bought new dress well posh cocktail dress yesterday now just need to loose few lbs so its not such tight squeese whats bet it go off my face
I already got thin face but its my tummy
Thats going off topic now
I so looking forward to it
Anyone please got full list of who going to be there
Next year Jonathan will be able to be among the artist who got album nominated

dave · Joined: Apr 11, 2006 Posts: 48

Classic FM presenter Myleene Klass welcomed an array of stars to this year’s Classical BRIT Awards launch party. The highlight of the event, held in London earlier this month, was the announcement of the nominees in each award category. Many of them, including male vocal group Blake and viola player Lawrence Power, performed during the evening, while others, such as Natasha Marsh, were just happy to smile for the cameras. Also attending the party were Classical Star pianist Sophie Cashell, singer Will Martin and soprano Hayley Westenra, who was serenaded by Blake and Jonathan Ansell with ‘Happy Birthday’!
The ninth Classical BRIT Awards are being held at the Royal Albert Hall on 8 May, hosted by Myleene Klass.
Once again, the ceremony is featuring an impressive line-up of performers, including opera singer Andrea Bocelli, violinist Nigel Kennedy and soprano Sarah Brightman, who was also at the launch party and whose new album, Symphony, was recently released to great acclaim. Other performers include Bryn Terfel, Anna Netrebko and the guitarist John Williams, while Andrew Lloyd Webber is attending
to collect his Outstanding Contribution to Music award.
Anticipation will be high on the night, particularly among those vying for NS&I Album of the Year. This is the only category voted for by the public and this year it features 10 top recordings by a diverse range of artists. Voting is now closed, so all nominees can do is sit and wait! As for such coveted titles as Male Artist of the Year, will Alfie Boe triumph over Colin Davis and Rolando Villazón? And will Kate Royal beat Lawrence Power and Nicola Benedetti to Young British Classical Performer? There’s much at stake and everything to play for at this year’s Classical BRIT Awards.
Announcing the 2008 line-up, UCJ’s Dickon Stainer and EMI’s Thomas Kaurich said in a joint statement: ‘This show will be the biggest and boldest in the event’s history.’ Could they be right? You’ll have to
be there to find out!

The nominees
Male Artist of the Year
Alfie Boe
Onward (EMI Classics)
La Passione (EMI Classics)
Rolando Villazón
Duets (DG)
Gitano: Zarzuela Arias (Virgin Classics)
Colin Davis
Elgar: ‘Enigma’ Variations (LSO Live)
Sibelius: Symphony No.2 (LSO Live)
Beethoven: Fidelio (LSO Live)
Female Artist of the Year
Angela Hewitt
Rameau: Keyboard Suites (Hyperion)
Anna Netrebko
Opera Arias (DG)
Duets (DG)
Natalie Clein
Elgar: Cello Concerto (EMI Classics)
Young British Classical Performer
Kate Royal (EMI Classics)
Lawrence Power (Hyperion)
Nicola Benedetti (DG)
Soundtrack of the Year
Dario Marianelli
Atonement (UCJ)
James Newton Howard
Blood Diamond (Varèse Sarabande)
Craig Armstrong/AR Rahman
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (UCJ)
Critics’ Award
Janác?ek: The Makropulos Case
ENO Chorus and Orchestra/
Charles Mackerras (Chandos)
Janác?ek: Quartet No.1;
Pavel Haas: Quartets Nos 1 & 3
Pavel Haas Quartet (Supraphon)
Bach: Cello Suites
Steven Isserlis (cello) (Hyperion)
Outstanding Contribution
to Music Award
Andrew Lloyd Webber

xcept · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:19 pm Post subject:

Hi Nataliegooner I'm sure you will look fantastic in your dress! And thanks Dave, you can also find the full list and up to the minute details on the Classical Brits 2008 website.

Margaret. · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 602

Hi billi08, Like you i cant wait for the Brits Awards either. My personal favourite would be Alfie Boe to win an award, we dont have long to wait now.Good luck to all the artists, they work hard for it. Very Happy

dave · Joined: Apr 11, 2006 Posts: 48

I reckon alfie stands a good chance, although I wouldn't put it past the Frons or the Dragoons to sneak in there. The Frons were very close last year apparently.

nataliegooner · Joined: Sep 18, 2007 Posts: 316

Thanks

Dilog · Joined: Feb 19, 2006 Posts: 85

Confirmation about Jonathan and Hayley's appearance from Jonathan's latest blog Very Happy