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10 perfect moments in classical music

We've teamed up with Jessops to bring you the most perfect moments in classical music, captured with great photos.

  1. busking cellist

    1. No busking?

    Standing up to the rules, a cellist busks near London's South Bank.

  2. The Most Iconic Images Ever

    2. Martha Argerich with Claudio Abbado

    Two legends, sharing a perfect moment - conductor Claudio Abbado and pianist Martha Argerich were famous for their musical collaborations, and here they're captured consulting before a recording session.

  3. The Most Iconic Images Ever

    3. Dame Joan Sutherland

    An operatic legend, captured in full costume and fierce disposition.

  4. The Brooklyn Bridge piano

    4. The Brooklyn Bridge piano

    Mark Deliz and his son Sebastion, 3, pause at a piano underneath the Brooklyn Bridge in June 2014.

  5. The Most Iconic Images Ever

    5. Sir Neville Marriner warms up

    In his dusky hotel room, someone had the presence of mind to snap the legendary violinist and conductor Sir Neville Marriner as he warmed up.

  6. The Most Iconic Images Ever

    6. Yehudi Menuhin and Mstislav Rostropovich

    Two string legends mucking around - thank goodness someone was around to snap this moment.

  7. The Most Iconic Images Ever

    7. Frank Sinatra and Andre Previn

    Two legends from different walks of life at the same piano.

  8. The Most Iconic Images Ever

    8. Itzhak Perlman

    An early picture of a classical legend. Violinist Itzhak Perlman is pictured in a frank, uncompromising way, laying bare the musician at work.

  9. The Most Iconic Images Ever

    9. Mstislav Rostropovich

    Bless the creative cameraman who put himself in the line of fire here - beneath Rostropovich's cello bow could be a dangerous, exciting place.

  10. elgar recording

    10. Sir Edward Elgar with Sir Adrian Boult

    Edward Elgar was a pioneer when it came to recording his own works back when recording technology was in its infancy. Here he is with equally legendary conductor Adrian Boult, discussing their next move in one of their notorious recording sessions.

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