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    Classic FM Live April 2014: behind the scenes

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    We're backstage at Classic FM Live, ahead of this evening's spectacular concert at the Royal Albert Hall featuring David Garrett, Hayley Westenra, Joseph Moog, and many more.

    1. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      1. The orchestra arrives

      The Royal Northern Sinfonia arrive at the Royal Albert Hall ahead of Classic FM Live. Photo: Richard Johnson

    2. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      2. The Royal Albert Hall

      Playing host tonight's Classic FM Live concert, it's the jewel of South Kensington, the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson

    3. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      3. Classic FM takes over

      We've arrived! Photo: Richard Johnson

    4. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      4. This way to the stage...

      Photo: Richard Johnson

    5. How many mushrooms in the Royal Albert Hall

      5. Mushrooms in the Royal Albert Hall

      109 'mushrooms' (otherwise known as acoustic diffusers) make sure the sound in the Royal Albert Hall is as good as it can be. Photo: Instagram/@ClassicFM

    6. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      6. Double basses at Classic FM Live

      Just two of the dozens of instruments set to appear at this evening's concert. Photo: Richard Johnson

    7. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      7. Royal Albert Hall

      The skies may be gloomy, the tubes may be on strike - but you couldn't keep us away from the Royal Albert Hall for an evening of fantastic music! Photo: Instagram/@ClassicFM

    8. Jane Jones and Hayley Westenra Classic FM Live 201

      8. Jane Jones and Hayley Westenra

      Jane Jones quizzes the Kiwi soprano about her pieces for Classic FM Live tonight. Picture: Richard Johnson

    9. Classic FM Live 2014: behind the scenes

      9. Classic FM Live 2014: behind the scenes

      An impressive black and white shot of the stunning Royal Albert Hall stage. Photo: Instagram/@ClassicFM

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      10. The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

      Stalking the corridors, it's the Central Band of the RAF, ready to rehearse for Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

    11. Classic FM Live 2014 rehearsals

      11. Jane Jones and Martynas Levickis

      Jane Jones marshals the stars backstage, interviewing them all before they perform. Here she is with accordionist and Lady Gaga acolyte Martynas. Picture: Richard Johnson

    12. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      12. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      David Garrett takes to the stage for some sparkling Paganini at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Instagram/@ClassicFM

    13. Jane Jones and Jack Topping Classic FM Live 2014 r

      13. Jane Jones and Jack Topping

      She's chatting to all the stars... our very own Jane Jones has a chinwag with superstar choirboy and ardent Liverpool fan Jack Topping. Picture: Richard Johnson

    14. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      14. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      It might look empty now, but the Royal Albert Hall is soon to fill up with a host of biggest and brightest classical stars in the world for tonight's concert. Photo: Instagram/@ClassicFM

    15. Classic FM Live 2014

      15. Th orchestra warms up

      The tension mounts as the Royal Northern Sinfonia get ready to take the stage. Picture: Richard Johnson

    16. Classic FM Live 2014

      16. The Royal Northern Sinfonia ready themselves

      One of the Royal Northern Sinfonia's violinists tunes up backstage. Picture: Richard Johnson

    17. Jane Jones and Ailyn Perez and Stephen Costello

      17. Jane Jones, Ailyn Perez and Stephen Costello

      The wedded opera singers chat to Jane Jones backstage. Picture: Richard Johnson

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