classical brits awards
this year's classical brits awards were presented about a month ago and it's as if i'd decided most of them!the splendid welsh bass baritone bryn terfel won the prizes for best album and best male artist while italian opera goddess cecilia bartoli was named best female artist at the ceremonies, held at london's royal albert hall.
american soprano and brilliant diva renée fleming was the recipient of this year's outstanding contribution to music award. the contemporary music award went to US composer philip glass for his soundtrack to the film the hours.
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