Classic FM Live: The Great War Symphony in pictures
9 October 2018, 21:50 | Updated: 11 October 2018, 11:56
All the highlights from Classic FM Live with Viking Cruises, a special night commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, including the world premiere of 'The Great War Symphony'.
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The State Trumpeters of the Band of the Household Cavalry conducted by Patrick Hawes perform on stage
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Patrick Hawes conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on stage at Classic FM Live
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Classic FM presenters Margherita Taylor and John Suchet on stage at the Royal Albert Hall
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Patrick Hawes conducts the world premiere of his new work The Great War Symphony at Classic FM Live
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A military conductor leads the musicians from a rostrum as Patrick Hawes conducts
Classic FM Live: The Great War Symphony. Picture: Matt Crossick / PA Images The stage of the Royal Albert Hall was filled with musicians, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Band of the Household Cavalry, The Corps of Drums of Her Majesty's Royal Marines and the Fanfare Team of the Band of the Royal Air Force.
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The Corps of Drums of Her Majesty's Royal Marines
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A moving evening of music
Classic FM Live: The Great War Symphony. Picture: Matt Crossick / PA Images The Band of the Household Cavalry, The Corps of Drums of Her Majesty's Royal Marines and the Fanfare Team of the Band of the Royal Air Force join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on stage at Classic FM Live
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Singers perform on stage at the Royal Albert Hall for Classic FM Live
Classic FM Live: The Great War Symphony. Picture: Matt Crossick / PA Images Many of the people performing at the Royal Albert Hall were young musicians, including members of the Berkshire Youth Choir and the National Youth Choir of Great Britain.
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Soloist Louise Alder performs on stage at Classic FM Live
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A world premiere
Classic FM Live: The Great War Symphony. Picture: Matt Crossick / PA Images Former Classic FM Composer in Residence, Patrick Hawes, performs the world premiere of his work The Great War Symphony at Classic FM Live.
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A monumental work
Classic FM Live: The Great War Symphony. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA Images Joshua Ellicott was one of the soloists in Patrick Hawes' The Great War Symphony, alongside soprano Louise Alder.
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The Band of the Household Cavalry line the stage of the Royal Albert Hall
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An epic finale
Classic FM Live: The Great War Symphony. Picture: Matt Crossick / PA Images Petals fall from the ceiling during the grand finale of The Great War Symphony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One.