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Welsh soprano Katherine Jenkins arrived for the Classical Brit Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall.

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The ceremony was hosted by opera singer Lesley Garrett - herself a former nominee.

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Guests were treated to music from 17-year-old violinist Nicola Benedetti, the BBC Young Musician of the Year.

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Russian soprano Anna Netrebko also gave her first performance at a Classical Brits ceremony.

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Jenkins - who also sang at the VE Day party this month - scooped the album of the year award for Second Nature.

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Belfast-born flautist Sir James Galway received a prize for his outstanding contribution to music over a 30-year solo career.

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Cellist Natalie Clein collected the coveted young British classical performer of the year award.

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Singer Keedie was among those to toast the winners - including Welsh singer Bryn Terfel as male artist of the year.