Sting's music has been shortlisted for this year's Classical Brit Awards.

The Police frontman's lute music has been nominated in the album of the year category, along with an oratorio my Sir Paul McCartney.

The artists are up against the Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti and seven other nominees in the category.

The album of the year is to be voted for by listeners of Classic FM.

The ceremony will be held on May 3 at the Albert Hall, London.