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    Bristol Proms 2014 - highlights

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    Bryn Terfel, Daniel Hope, Valentina Lisitsa, lights, cameras, live blogs - it all happened at the Bristol Proms 2014, and Classic FM was there to capture every moment. So, grab your drinks, tear up the rule book, and enjoy the spectacular highlights in pictures.

    1. Bryn Terfel

      1. Bryn Terfel: standing ovation

      The audience applaud Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel during his show at the Bristol Proms at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Gaelle Beri

    2. Bryn Terfel

      2. Bryn Terfel

      Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel sings during his show at the Bristol Proms at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Gaelle Beri

    3. Bryn Terfel

      3. Bryn Terfel and John Suchet

      Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel talks with John Suchet at the Bristol Proms at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Gaelle Beri

    4. Lisa Batiashvili live at the Bristol Proms

      4. Lisa Batiashvili

      Lisa Batiashvili tackles an impressive programme of Bach works with her very own, specially assembled ensemble at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Gaelle Beri

    5. Lisa Batiashvili live at the Bristol Proms

      5. The Lisa Batiashvili Bristol Proms ensemble

      Huge projections light up the screen behind Lisa Batiashvili at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Gaelle Beri

    6. Lisa Batiashvili live at the Bristol Proms

      6. Lisa Batiashvili

      Lisa Batiashvili tackles an impressive programme of Bach works with her very own, specially assembled ensemble at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Gaelle Beri

    7. Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble

      7. Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble

      Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble take on the opposing worlds of J.S. Bach and movie composer John Carpenter at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Gaelle Beri

    8. Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble

      8. Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble

      Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble take on the opposing worlds of J.S. Bach and movie composer John Carpenter at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Gaelle Beri

    9. Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble

      9. Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble

      The Moogs have arrived! Bach and retro synth fans rejoice! Photo: Gaelle Beri

    10. Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble

      10. Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble

      Will Gregory's Moog Ensemble at the Bristol Proms, bring a bit of retro synth charm to the world of Bach. Photo: Gaelle Beri

    11. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      11. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      Ji Liu tackles the Goldberg variations at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Andy Squire

    12. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      12. Ji Liu performs 4'33"

      Ji Liu performs John Cage's silent classic at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Andy Squire

    13. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      13. Ji Liu

      Projections throughout the show displayed Liu's hands in close-up as they whizzed up and down the keys. Photo: Andy Squire

    14. The Songs That Went To War

      14. The Songs That Went To War

      John Tams and friends on stage at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Andy Squire

    15. The Songs That Went To War

      15. The Songs That Went To War

      Time to pack up your troubles... John Tams and cohorts relive the songs of World War I and enlighten the Bristol Proms audience. Photo: Andy Squire

    16. The Songs That Went To War

      16. The Songs That Went To War

      Tams & co were also joined by the Erebus Ensemble, who have become the Bristol Proms' ensemble in residence under the direction of Tom Williams. Photo: Andy Squire

    17. Jonathan James: War and Music

      17. Jonathan James: War and Music

      Jonathan James in the Old Vic paintshop for the Bristol Proms, giving a pre-concert talk on War and Music. Photo: Andy Squire

    18. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      18. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      The Sacconi Quartet bring Beethoven's incredible Opus 132 quartet into the intimate space at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    19. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      19. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      The Sacconi Quartet bring Beethoven's incredible Opus 132 quartet into the intimate space at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    20. Sacconi Quartet at the Bristol Proms

      20. The Sacconi Quartet perform Beethoven

      The Sacconi Quartet bring Beethoven's incredible Opus 132 quartet into the intimate space at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    21. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      21. A Rainbow in Curved Air

      Amazing visuals accompanied the performance, all dictated by the musicians' movements and the sound of their instruments. Photo: Andy Squire

    22. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      22. A Rainbow in Curved Air

      Charles Hazelwood and cohorts take on the magnificent Terry Riley work, with visual help from the wizards at Danceroom Spectroscopy. Photo: Andy Squire

    23. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      23. A Rainbow in Curved Air

      The drummer in Charles Hazelwood's All-Star Ensemble had a permanent grin throughout. And a bat-shaped cymbal. Wow. Photo: Andy Squire

    24. Daniel Hope Bristol Proms

      24. Daniel Hope

      Incredible scenes from the virtuoso violinist as he performs a bow-breaking recital on stage at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    25. Daniel Hope Bristol Proms

      25. Daniel Hope

      Incredible scenes from the virtuoso violinist as he performs a bow-breaking recital on stage at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    26. Daniel Hope Bristol Proms

      26. Daniel Hope

      Incredible scenes from the virtuoso violinist as he performs a bow-breaking recital on stage at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    27. tom morris bristol proms

      27. Tom Morris reads the Bristol Proms rules

      No 'shhh'ing allowed! Photo: Andy Squire

    28. Sinfonia Cymru: UnButtoned

      28. Sinfonia Cymru: UnButtoned

      Bartosz Woroch, Charlie MacClure, Rosalind Ventris, Niamh Ferrs, Steffan Morris and Gemma Johnson perform in the Paintshop at the Bristol Old Vic for their late-night electronic performance. Photo: Andy Squire

    29. Sinfonia Cymru at the Bristol Proms 2014

      29. Sinfonia Cymru

      Re-imagining Bach's Art of Fugue with improvisation and conversation, Sinfonia Cymru bring Bach to life in this intimate performance. Photo: Andy Squire

    30. Sinfonia Cymru at the Bristol Proms 2014

      30. Sinfonia Cymru

      Re-imagining Bach's Art of Fugue with improvisation and conversation, Sinfonia Cymru bring Bach to life in this intimate performance. Photo: Andy Squire

    31. Mahan Esfahani and Avi Avital at the Bristol Proms

      31. Mahan Esfahani and Avi Avital

      Proving the mandolin and harpsichord are anything but old fashioned, the duo perform a vibrant programme from Bach to Takemitsu! Photo: Andy Squire

    32. Mahan Esfahani and Avi Avital at the Bristol Proms

      32. Mahan Esfahani and Avi Avital

      Proving the mandolin and harpsichord are anything but old fashioned, the duo perform a vibrant programme from Bach to Takemitsu! Photo: Andy Squire

    33. Mahan Esfahani and Avi Avital at the Bristol Proms

      33. Mahan Esfahani and Avi Avital

      Proving the mandolin and harpsichord are anything but old fashioned, the duo perform a vibrant programme from Bach to Takemitsu! Photo: Andy Squire

    34. Bristol Proms Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Pro

      34. Valentina Lisitsa

      A live blog, cameras on stage, sofas, and balloons. All accompanying a crowd-sourced programme. Valentina's concert was certainly eccentric. Photo: Andy Squire

    35. Valentina lisitsa

      35. Valentina Lisitsa

      Looks like Valentina likes our live blog, projected on the wall throughout the concert. Photo: Classic FM

    36. Bristol Proms 2014

      36. Valentina Lisitsa

      A live blog, cameras on stage, sofas, and balloons. All accompanying a crowd-sourced programme. Valentina's concert was certainly eccentric. Photo: Andy Squire

    37. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      37. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    38. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      38. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    39. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      39. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    40. Pumeza dido aeneas Bristol Proms

      40. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

      A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

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