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Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2018 by UK classical music magazine “Gramophone” was announced on 31st of August.

The award was founded in 1977, targeting the recording of the previous year. There are 10 divisions, one of the most prestigious awards in the classical music world. It is elected by broadcasters and various members of the music industry, mainly on critics of “Gramophone” magazine.

The award ceremony to be held in London on September 13 is medici.tv delivered by live streaming.

Chamber Award
Dvořák Piano Quintets: Boris Giltburg; Pavel Nikl; Pavel Haas Quartet (Supraphon)

Choral Award
Pärt Magnificat. Nunc dimittis Schnittke Psalms of Repentance: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir / Kaspars Putniņš (BIS)

Concerto Award
Bartók Violin Concertos Nos 1 & 2: Christian Tetzlaff; Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra / Hannu Lintu (Ondine)

Contemporary Award
Dusapin String Quartets Nos 6 & 7: Arditti Quartet; Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France / Pascal Rophé (Aeon)

Early Music Award
‘Music from the Peterhouse Partbooks, Vol 5’: Blue Heron / Scott Metcalfe (Blue Heron)

Instrumental Award
Brahms Piano Pieces, Opp 76, 117 & 118: Arcadi Volodos (Sony Classical)

Opera Award
Berlioz Les Troyens: Sols incl DiDonato, Spyres, Lemieux; Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra / John Nelson (Erato)

Orchestral Award
Ravel Daphnis et Chloé: Ensemble Aedes; Les Siècles / François-Xavier Roth (Harmonia Mundi)

Recital Award
‘Agitata’: Delphine Galou; Accademia Bizantina / Ottavio Dantone (Alpha Classics)

Solo Vocal Award
‘Secrets’: Marianne Crebassa; Fazıl Say (Erato)

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