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On Sunday September 11, the National Children's Orchestra played a concert at St John's, Smith Square, London. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
The orchestra were joined by Nicola Benedetti, a former member of the orchestra. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Members of the National Children's Orchestra. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
The orchestra played Bruch's Scottish Fantasy with Nicola. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
The orchestra turned in a well-crafted performance with Nicola as soloist. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
The wonderful environs of St John's... Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
The entire orchestra take a bow. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Members of the NCO take the magnitude of the event in their stride. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
St John's. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Leader of the first violin section, Charlie Lovell-Jones, takes a bow. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
The NCO and Nicola. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola, Charlie and the NCO at the end of their performance. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
St John's, the NCO and Nicola. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola Benedetti kisses Joseph Edwards! Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO Benedetti with Joseph Edwards & Members of Main Orchestra. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO French Horn player Ella. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO violist Anna. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO main orchestra flautist Calla. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO French Horn player Michael. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO main orchestra trombonists Max & Christopher. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO orchestra trumpeter Ella. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola Benedetti with the National Children's Orchestra. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola Benedetti. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola Benedetti and Howard Williams with the National Children's Orchestra. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola Benedetti. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola Benedetti. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Solo violinist Nicola Benedetti. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola Benedetti with the National Children's Orchestra. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola Benedetti conducted by Howard Williams. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola Benedetti playing with the National Children's Orchestra
NCO violist Arran. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Howard Williams and Nicola Benedetti. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO main orchestra violinist and leader Charlie Lovell-Jones. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Conductor Howard Williams, Roger Clarkson CEO and soloist Nicola Benedetti with the National Children's Orchestra. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Howard Williams and Nicola Benedetti. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Howard Williams and Nicola Benedetti with the National Children's Orchestra. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Nicola Benedetti with the NCO. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO cellist Ruth. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO cellist Rachel. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO cellists Alice and Henry. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO cellist Andrew. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
NCO bassoonist Osian. Photo credit: Alex von Koettlitz
Althea in rehearsal