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    Classic BRIT Awards 2013: behind the scenes

    We take a look behind the scenes, backstage at the Classic BRITs 2013, from broadcasting all day from the Albert Hall to the amazing ceremony itself - see what we got up to on the day.

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      1. John Suchet on the air

      Classic FM is broadcasting live from the Classic BRITs 2013! Our very own John Suchet is on the air, soaking up the atmosphere.

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      2. Our roving reporter, John Suchet

      Standing ornately between the piles of chairs in the Royal Albert Hall, John Suchet is at the Classic BRITs 2013.

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      3. Getting the hall ready

      The chairs are still stacked - come on guys, dinner's at 6:30!

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      4. The stage is set

      Preparations are underway as the stage is set for tonight's Classic BRITs 2013 - soon it will be full of the world's biggest classical stars!

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      5. Dinner time...

      The tables are already set for the Classic BRITs. Wonder what's on the menu?

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      6. John Suchet in the Albert Hall

      Our very own John Suchet turns roving reporter, soaking up the atmosphere at the Classic BRITs.

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      7. Tonight's podium

      The podium receives some special attention ahead of the festivities tonight.

    8. John Suchet in the Albert Hall

      8. John Suchet in the Albert Hall

      "How long until I have to start talking?" John Suchet takes a look around the scene of tonight's Classic BRIT Awards.

    9. Alfie Boe and Samantha Barks in rehearsal

      9. Alfie Boe and Samantha Barks in rehearsal

      Alfie Boe and Samantha Barks in rehearsal for the Classic BRITs - they'll be singing some classic hits from the stage and screen.

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      10. Who's performing at the Classic BRITs?

      This dressing room might give you a clue...! Hans Zimmer, Nicola Benedetti, Lang Lang - so many of the biggest and brightest classical stars under one roof, preparing for the evening ceremony.

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      11. The view from the back...

      A rare glimpse into the life of an orchestral musician: the view on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Bet John Suchet wishes he'd brought his trombone now.

    12. Joseph Calleja rehearses on stage

      12. Joseph Calleja rehearses on stage

      Accompanied by full orchestra - and a field of flowers projecting on the walls - the 'Maltese Tenor' is sounding awesome already. Tonight's performance is sure to be a hit.

    13. Classic BRITs rehearsal

      13. Rehearsals in full swing

      Is that the strains of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 we can hear?

    14. Lang Lang's piano at the Classic BRITs

      14. Lang Lang's Steinway

      Hey, Lang Lang, you'd better get used to this view - you'll be seeing it for a large chunk of the evening!

    15. Classic BRITs

      15. John Suchet, Jamie Crick and...

      A giant Classic BRIT Award, of course! Unless Nick Bailey's invested in a giant metallic frock for the evening do...

    16. Lang Lang and Nicola Benedetti at the Classic BRIT

      16. Laser display

      Nicola Benedetti, Lang Lang and the London Chamber Orchestra rehearse Khachaturian's energetic Sabre Dance, complete with flashing lights and lasers. We don't do things by halves here at the Classic BRITs.

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      17. Jamie Crick takes the mic

      Taking over from John Suchet, it's Jamie Crick presenting Requests with a difference, live in the Royal Albert Hall!

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      18. The conductor's podium

      Christian Warren-Green will be gracing the podium this evening for a selection of tunes, from music from Moulin Rouge to tunes by Beethoven.

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      19. Sabre Dance on stage

      The ultimate classical duet: Lang Lang and Nicola Benedetti are clearly having a great time performing together. Is that a snippet of Rach 2 we can hear, Lang Lang?

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      20. Female Artist of the Year

      Joyce DiDonato, Nicola Benedetti, and Alison Balsom are all up for the prize at tonight's ceremony... stay tuned to find out who's won.

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      21. The Classic BRITs red carpet

      Adding even more showbiz glamour to the afternoon's proceedings, the red carpet is almost ready to escort the stars to the Royal Albert Hall.

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      22. #Stradivarius

      Taking a quick break from rehearsals, Nicola Benedetti, Lang Lang, and presenter Myleene Klass grab a quick instagram snap, complete with Nicola's priceless Stradivarius violin. Photo @Myleeneklass

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      23. Myleene and Jonathan Ross

      Myleene Klass proves herself to be the queen of getting pictures with her fellow celebs - here she is with an enthusiastic-looking Jonathan Ross.

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      24. Myleene and Sir Michael Caine

      And she's done it again! Even Myleene looks surprised by this snap with Michael Caine.

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      25. Myleene and Samantha Barks

      And somehow she managed to find time to catch up with Les Mis star Samantha Barks! Excellent roving reporting, Myleene...

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