List of Classical Artist Albums Chart number ones of the 2010s
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This is the list of the number-one albums of the Classical Artist Albums Chart during the 2010s.
In April 2012, Noah Stewart became the first black artist ever to top the Classical Artist Albums Chart.[1] In January 2013, In a Time Lapse by Ludovico Einaudi became the first classical album ever to sell more digital downloads than physical copies.[2] In September 2014, Rebecca Newman became the first independent soprano to reach the top spot.[3]
Number ones[]
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By artist[]
Ludovico Einaudi reached number one with six albums during the 2010s.
Katherine Jenkins has topped the chart for eleven weeks so far this decade.
Rebecca Newman became the first independent soprano to reach the top spot, in September 2014.
Joanna Forest became the first independent soprano to reach number one with a debut album in March 2017.
Eighteen artists have spent six or more weeks at the top of the Classical Artist Albums Chart during the 2010s. The totals below include only credited performances.
| Artist | Number-one albums | Weeks at number one |
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| André Rieu | 15 | 142 |
| The Johann Strauss Orchestra | 7 | 55 |
| Ludovico Einaudi | 6 | 93 |
| Craig Ogden | 4 | 19 |
| Aled Jones | 5 | 31 |
| Alexander Armstrong | 1 | 17 |
| Nicola Benedetti | 2 | 11 |
| David Parry | 1 | 11 |
| London Philharmonic Orchestra | 1 | 11 |
| Rhydian Roberts | 1 | 10 |
| Katherine Jenkins | 6 | 11 |
| Russell Watson | 2 | 10 |
| Sheku Kanneh-Mason | 1 | 14 |
| Andrea Bocelli | 1 | 24 |
| Central Band of the RAF | 1 | 6 |
| The Sixteen | 2 | 6 |
| Harry Christophers | 2 | 6 |
| Ennio Morricone | 2 | 6 |
By record label[]
Twenty one record labels have released chart-topping albums during the 2010s.
| Record label | Number-one albums | Weeks at number one |
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| East West | 1 | 17 |
| 1 | 1 | |
| Erato | 1 | 1 |
| Mercury Classics | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | |
| Warner Bros. | 1 | 2 |
| 1 | 10 | |
| Classic FM | 8 | 26 |
| Decca Records | 62 | 290 |
| Deutsche Grammophon | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | 7 | |
| Philips Records | 1 | 2 |
| Sony Classical | 10 | 25 |
| Sugar Music | 1 | 1 |
| 1 | 2 | |
| WEA Records | 5 | 7 |
| X5 Music Group | 1 | 11 |
| Sony Masterworks | 1 | 3 |
| Global | 1 | 3 |
| BMG | 2 | 6 |
| Channel Classics | 1 | 1 |
| Domino | 1 | 1 |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Noah Stewart becomes first black artist to top Official Classical Chart". London: Official Charts Company. 1 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ "Ludovico Einaudi sets new chart record for a classical artist". London: Official Charts Company. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ Official Charts Company
- ^ "Top 40 Classical Artist Albums Archive". Official Charts Company. 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ "Top 40 Classical Artist Albums Archive". Official Charts Company. 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ "Top 40 Classical Artist Albums Archive". Official Charts Company. 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ^ "Top 40 Classical Artist Albums Archive". Official Charts Company. 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- ^ "Artist Chart History". London: Official Charts Company. 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
External links[]
Categories:
- 2010s in British music
- 2010s record charts
- Lists of number-one albums in the United Kingdom