From a dazzling orchestral spectacle to the rediscovery of a forgotten opera, the 2024 awards celebrate musical brilliance in five categories – Orchestral, Chamber, Instrumental, Vocal, and Opera – and showcase a remarkably strong showing by independent record labels.

Indie labels swept every category, with Harmonia Mundi standing out as the big winner. The legendary label, founded in 1958, scored three accolades, including Recording of the Year.

Recording of the Year