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The lights and sound have been checked, rehearsals are underway and the piano has been tuned. Pic: Richard Johnson
The tuner checks the piano that Danny Driver will play. Pic: Richard Johnson
An Orchestra of Opera North harpist tunes up. Pic: Richard Johnson
An empty Royal Albert Hall - it looked a little different by the evening! Pic: Richard Johnson
Even the music stands had been personalised for Classic FM Live. Pic: Richard Johnson
Once more the Royal Albert Hall provided the spectacular venue for Classic FM Live. Pic: Richard Johnson
Pic: Richard Johnson
Presenters and artists could be seen entering and leaving by this door throughout the day. Pic: Richard Johnson
Pic: Richard Johnson
Pic: Richard Johnson
Pic: Richard Johnson
The Orchestra of Opera North harpist. Pic: Richard Johnson
The Orchestra of Opera North rehearse at the Royal Albert Hall. Pic: Richard Johnson
We don't envy the bass section having to manoeuvre these instruments around! Pic: Richard Johnson
The Orchestra of Opera North hard at work rehearsing for Classic FM Live. Here's a member of the bass section. Pic: Richard Johnson
Tuning up for rehearsals. Pic: Richard Johnson
Tim Lihoreau caught up with all the artists backstage throughout the afternoon. Pic: Richard Johnson
Double basses lined up backstage. Pic: Richard Johnson
Pic: Richard Johnson