Classic FM Live April 2014: behind the scenes

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.

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   1. The orchestra arrives

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

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   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

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   3. Classic FM takes over

   We've arrived! Photo: Richard Johnson

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   4. This way to the stage...

   Photo: Richard Johnson

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   8. Jane Jones and Hayley Westenra

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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    15. Th orchestra warms up

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

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    16. The Royal Northern Sinfonia ready themselves

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

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    17. Jane Jones, Ailyn Perez and Stephen Costello

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

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