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    Classic FM Live September 2014: behind the scenes

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    We're at Classic FM Live all day, armed with our smartphones, to bring you a few behind the scenes photos - through the magic of an Instagram filter.

    1. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      1. We've arrived!

      We're keeping watch at the Stage Door to look out for Alfie Boe, Sol3 Mio, Milos, Julian Bliss, an entire orchestra of musicians... and so many more!

    2. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      2. French horn

      Meet Simon Griffiths - a friendly French horn from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at Classic FM Live.

    3. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      3. The view from the gallery

      A quick snap from the top of the Royal Albert Hall - from where the fireworks will launch a little later this evening.

    4. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      4. Double bass cases

      We've been sleuthing... and our powers of deduction tell us there might be an orchestra nearby.

    5. Behind the scenes at Classic FM Live

      5. Double basses

      Sneaking in a little bit of practice before the rehearsal.

    6. Classic FM Live September 2014: behind the scenes

      6. Sol3 Mio and Jane Jones

      Time for a quick catch up with Jane Jones before the rehearsal - New Zealand Opera trio Sol3 Mio never stop performing.

    7. Classic FM Live September 2014: behind the scenes

      7. Royal Albert Hall

      Made all the more glorious with a little bit of an Instagram filter, the Royal Albert Hall looks even better with a Classic FM logo on the side.

    8. Classic FM Live September 2014: behind the scenes

      8. Classic FM Live chandelier

      Allow us to capture some lavish decoration; nothing but the best for our audience.

    9. Classic FM Live September 2014: behind the scenes

      9. Royal Albert Hall mushrooms

      Getting ready to bounce the sound from the ceiling, it's the famous 'mushrooms' on the ceiling of the Royal Albert Hall.

    10. Classic FM Live September 2014: behind the scenes

      10. Clarinet close up

      This is what a world famous clarinettist's clarinet looks like. Beautiful.

    11. Classic FM Live September 2014: behind the scenes

      11. The view from below

      Such an iconic building, viewed from the pavement below.

    12. Classic FM Live September 2014: behind the scenes

      12. Jane Jones chats with Julian Bliss

      Jane Jones chats with clarinet star Julian Bliss.

    13. Classic FM Live September 2014: behind the scenes

      13. Ji Liu

      Striking in black and white, pianist Ji Liu prepares for his performance of Gershwin this evening.

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