Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
The Classic BRIT Awards return on Thursday 12 May 2011 at The Royal Albert Hall, London.
The Classic BRIT Awards has established an enviable reputation as the Classical Music Gala in the UK combining spectacular performances, prestigious awards and a glamorous and entertaining evening. For the fourth year running, the proceedings will be overseen by our very own Myleene Klass, and once again, the Artists will be accompanied by The London Chamber Orchestra conducted by Christopher Warren Green.
This year’s show promises to be even more unique; with its name change to ‘Classic BRITs’ – it will incorporate all that is contemporary and relevant to the genre of classical and crossover music. Confirmed acts include Il Divo, Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson and the (touring) cast of Les Misérables will perform with Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean.
The show will be broadcast in May on ITV1.
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
After a successful debut in 2008 Myleene will continue her role as presenter for the Classical Brit Awards on the 14th May 2009 at the Royal Albert hall. This year sees the Classical Brits celebrating their 10 year anniverary, and Myleene can't wait to be a part of it.
“I am thrilled to be asked back for a second year to host the biggest event on the classical calendar, The Classical BRIT Awards. It is an event that is close to my heart and I am really looking forward to being a part of the 10th Anniversary celebrations and presenting what will be an unforgettable night. Now all I have to do is find a dress!”
The show will include performances from the world's biggest selling female classical artist Katherine Jenkins, legendary tenors José Carreras and Plácido Domingo of ‘The Three Tenors' and award winning 13 year old Faryl Smith.
The show is due to be broadcast on television after the event, details TBC.
For more information visit the Classical Brits website, for highlights from the 2008 show visit our Classical Brits section.
Friday, March 7th, 2008
Our lovely Myleene today confirmed that she will be hosting The Classical BRIT Awards 2008, just after her album ‘ Music For Mothers' topped the Classical Compilation chart this weekend. Myleene will host the prestigious awards when they return to the Royal Albert Hall for the ninth consecutive year on Thursday 8 May 2008.
"The Classical BRITS is the biggest event in the classical calendar' commented Myleene. “To be the host is a personal highlight in my career. I'm really looking forward to presenting a ceremony that is so close to my heart and I'm sure it will be a magical evening."
“We are delighted to have Myleene hosting the show this year,” commented co-chairman Dickon Stainer and Thomas Kaurich. “Her fresh, dynamic, and positive style has been instrumental in bringing classical music to a wider audience in the UK. Together with an unprecedented all-star line up, this year's Classical Brits promises to be one of the biggest and best shows ever.”
