Spanish tenor Jose Carreras (L) is embraced by Opera singer Placido Domingo (R) before receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from unseen Britain's Duchess of Cornwall during the Classical Brit Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London, on May 14, 2009. Eight awards, that include, Male artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Composer of the Year, Young British Classical Performer or Group were presented during the ceremony. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

Spanish tenor Jose Carreras (L) is embraced by Opera singer Placido Domingo (R) before receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from unseen Britain's Duchess of Cornwall during the Classical Brit Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London, on May 14, 2009. Eight awards, that include, Male artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Composer of the Year, Young British Classical Performer or Group were presented during the ceremony.

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