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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
