Film composer Williams wins two UK classical awards

LONDON, Oct 3: Veteran film composer John Williams picked up two Classic BRIT Awards in London on Tuesday, adding a best composer honour to the lifetime achievement prize which had been previously announced. The classical music awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall, also saw 20-year-old British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor become the youngest male recipient of a Classic BRIT Award, winning the critics’ prize for the album “Chopin, Liszt and Ravel”. (agencies)