The 2009 Classical BRIT Awards Magnificant as Ever
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 23:13:05 BST
Topic: Misc
The tenth Classical BRIT Awards have taken place at The Royal Albert Hall in London and a plethora of classical artists were present to honour this year's most outstanding performers.
The 2009 winners are decided from the Academy voting, except NS&I Album of the Year selected by Classic FM listeners and Classic FM Magazine readers; the Soundtrack of the Year Award chosen by a panel from film and television and the winner of the Critics’ Award which was chosen by a panel of critics from the national media.
The 2009 Classical BRIT Award winners are:
Female Artist of the Year
Alison Balsom Haydn & Hummel/Trumpet Concertos
Male Artist of the Year
Gustavo Dudamel Fiesta
Composer of the Year
Howard Goodall Eternal Light – A Requiem
Young Classical Performer or Group
Alina Ibragimova
Soundtrack of the Year, chosen by a panel from film and television
Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard The Dark Knight
Critics’ Award, chosen by a panel of critics from the national media
Sir Charles Mackerras/Scottish Chamber Orchestra Mozart Symphonies nos. 38-41
NS&I Album of the Year, chosen by Classic FM listeners and Classic FM Magazine readers
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Spirit of the Glen – Journey
Lifetime Achievement In Music
José Carreras
Don’t miss your chance to see all the winners at the Classical BRIT Awards 2009 which will be shown on Tuesday 19th May, at 10.35pm on ITV1.
Source: Classical Brits
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