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The Classical Brit Awards have come of age since they launched in 2000, striking a balance between crossover and specialist acts, and providing a crucial TV platform for participating artists. Andrew Stewart looks at the ceremony's evolution

In an age of rapid record industry change, the Classical Brit Awards have gained a degree of permanence that few predicted when the annual event was launched in 2000.

The eighth show rolls out on May 3 at the Royal Albert Hall, underpinned by a capacity audience and a roster of performers blessed with potential mass-market appeal. This year's Classical Brits, set for broadcast on ITV1 on May 6, has already generated ...

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