Hans Zimmer, Andre Rieu, Nicola Benedetti and the late Luciano Pavarotti were the big winners at this year’s Classic BRIT Awards.

Taking place at The Royal Albert Hall last night (Wednesday, September 2), the ceremony saw performances from Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, Lang Lang and Gareth Malone and his Voices choir.

For the second year running, Female Artist Of The Year was Brit violinist Nicola Benedetti for her 2012 Decca-issued album The Silver Violin.

Pianist/conductor Daniel Barenboim was named Male ...