Classic FM Live September 2014: behind the scenes
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.
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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!
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2. French horn
Meet Simon Griffiths - a friendly French horn from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at Classic FM Live.
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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.
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4. Double bass cases
We've been sleuthing... and our powers of deduction tell us there might be an orchestra nearby.
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5. Double basses
Sneaking in a little bit of practice before the rehearsal.
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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.
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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.
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8. Classic FM Live chandelier
Allow us to capture some lavish decoration; nothing but the best for our audience.
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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.
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10. Clarinet close up
This is what a world famous clarinettist's clarinet looks like. Beautiful.
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11. The view from below
Such an iconic building, viewed from the pavement below.
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12. Jane Jones chats with Julian Bliss
Jane Jones chats with clarinet star Julian Bliss.
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13. Ji Liu
Striking in black and white, pianist Ji Liu prepares for his performance of Gershwin this evening.
