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Composer John Williams to receive Classic Brit award | Composer John Williams to receive Classic Brit award |
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Five-time Oscar-winner John Williams is to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Classic Brit awards in October. | Five-time Oscar-winner John Williams is to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Classic Brit awards in October. |
The Hollywood composer has written scores for films including Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, Schindler's List and War Horse. | The Hollywood composer has written scores for films including Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, Schindler's List and War Horse. |
With 47 Academy Award nominations, Williams is the second most nominated person after Walt Disney. | With 47 Academy Award nominations, Williams is the second most nominated person after Walt Disney. |
Andrea Bocelli and Nicola Benedetti will perform at the event in London. | Andrea Bocelli and Nicola Benedetti will perform at the event in London. |
Nominations will be announced on 6 September at the Savoy hotel while the award ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 October. | Nominations will be announced on 6 September at the Savoy hotel while the award ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 October. |
Myleene Klass will host the event which will be broadcast on ITV1. | Myleene Klass will host the event which will be broadcast on ITV1. |
Co-chairman of the Classic Brit awards committee, Dickon Stainer, said: "John Williams has crafted some of the most memorable film scores for over half a century." | Co-chairman of the Classic Brit awards committee, Dickon Stainer, said: "John Williams has crafted some of the most memorable film scores for over half a century." |
Williams, who celebrated his eightieth birthday in February, has - on top of his five Oscars - won four Golden Globes, seven Baftas and 21 Grammy awards. | Williams, who celebrated his eightieth birthday in February, has - on top of his five Oscars - won four Golden Globes, seven Baftas and 21 Grammy awards. |
This year, there will be a new award for classical single of the year, voted for by the public. | This year, there will be a new award for classical single of the year, voted for by the public. |
The Classic Brit awards, now in its 13th year, broadened its remit last year to include musical theatre and film score composition. | |
Last year's winners included British conductor Antonio Pappano, named best male artist, and operatic quartet Il Divo, who were crowned artists of the decade. | Last year's winners included British conductor Antonio Pappano, named best male artist, and operatic quartet Il Divo, who were crowned artists of the decade. |
Late composer John Barry, best known for his contributions to the James Bond films, was honoured posthumously with an outstanding contribution to music award. | Late composer John Barry, best known for his contributions to the James Bond films, was honoured posthumously with an outstanding contribution to music award. |
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