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.

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