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Classic FM Live with Viking returns for a celebration of great British classics at the Royal Albert Hall

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Pianist Lucy plays at the Royal Albert Hall

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‘Lord of the Rings’ at the Royal Albert Hall

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Verdi from English National Opera and Paul Daniel

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Danielle de Niese sings 'Habanera' from Bizet's Carmen at Classic FM Live

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