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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.
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1. No busking?
Standing up to the rules, a cellist busks near London's South Bank.
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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.
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3. Dame Joan Sutherland
An operatic legend, captured in full costume and fierce disposition.
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4. The Brooklyn Bridge piano
Mark Deliz and his son Sebastion, 3, pause at a piano underneath the Brooklyn Bridge in June 2014.
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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.
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6. Yehudi Menuhin and Mstislav Rostropovich
Two string legends mucking around - thank goodness someone was around to snap this moment.
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7. Frank Sinatra and Andre Previn
Two legends from different walks of life at the same piano.
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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.
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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.
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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.
