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    A stunning night of live music in Wales: Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2015

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    We're in Cardiff for a star-studded evening of performances. And you can see all the highlights right here.

    1. Classic FM Live Cardiff Millennium Centre

      1. The Wales Millennium Centre

      The Wales Millennium Centre glowed in the sunshine on the day of Classic FM Live in Cardiff. Picture: Richard Johnson

    2. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      2. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera arrives

      Outside: the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera has arrived ahead of the evening's exciting performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

    3. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      3. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera rehearses

      The woodwind section play through their parts at the afternoon's rehearsal at the Wales Millennium Centre. Picture: Richard Johnson

    4. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      4. The string section

      The string section of the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera rehearses. Picture: Richard Johnson

    5. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      5. Harpists

      The harpists of the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera practise their parts. Picture: Richard Johnson

    6. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      6. Cello section

      Meet the cellists of WNO… concentrating hard. Picture: Richard Johnson

    7. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      7. Deep in concentration

      The Orchestra of WNO deep in concentration ahead of the evening's packed programme. Picture: Richard Johnson

    8. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      8. Look out for those accidentals!

      Two members of the string section of the orchestra of WNO at the afternoon's rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

    9. Frederic Chaslin and The Orchestra of Welsh Nation

      9. Grant Llewellyn conducts the orchestra in rehearsal

      Conductor Grant Llewellyn at a dramatic moment in rehearsals. Picture: Richard Johnson

    10. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      10. Brass section

      The tuba player of WNO's orchestra runs through his part, alongside his trombone playing colleagues. Picture: Richard Johnson

    11. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      11. Cue the violins

      Under the atmospheric lighting of the Wales Millennium Centre, the violins play through some of the evening's stunning music. Picture: Richard Johnson

    12. The Orchestra of Welsh

      12. Bass clarinet

      A close-up of one of the less-familiar orchestral instruments – the bass clarinet. Picture: Richard Johnson

    13. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      13. Trombones

      A close-up of the trombone section in rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

    14. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      14. Violininists rehearse in Cardiff

      The violins of the WNO rehearse against a striking red background. Picture: Richard Johnson

    15. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      15. Practising the tricky passages

      The string section of the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera goes over the tricky parts of tonight's thrilling programme. Picture: Richard Johnson

    16. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      16. The viola section

      The viola section at this afternoon's rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

    17. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      17. The French horns of Welsh National Opera

      During the afternoon, we spotted the French horn section hard at work. Picture: Richard Johnson

    18. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      18. Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker

      On the programme next: Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Picture: Richard Johnson

    19. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      19. Guess the piece…

      Can you name the piece the French horn player is rehearsing here? Picture: Richard Johnson

    20. Gabriela Montero Classicfm Live 2015 Cardiff

      20. Gabriela Montero rehearses with Grant Llewellyn and the orchestra of WNO

      One of this evening's star soloists, pianist Gabriela Montero, arrives for her rehearsal with the orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson

    21. Gabriela Montero and Jane Jones Classicfm Live 201

      21. Gabriela Montero and Jane Jones backstage at Classic FM Live

      In between rehearsals our very own Jane Jones caught up with pianist Gabriela Montero and spoke to her about performing the fiendish Grieg Piano Concerto. Picture: Richard Johnson

    22. Wynne Evans Classicfm Live 2015 Cardiff

      22. Tenor Wynne Evans rehearses

      One of the evening's star soloists, tenor Wynne Evans, is caught in the spotlight as he rehearses. Picture: Richard Johnson

    23. Gabriela Montero Classicfm Live 2015 Cardiff

      23. Gabriela Montero plays Grieg

      A dramatic moment in rehearsals for Grieg's famous Piano Concerto. Picture: Richard Johnson

    24. Janes Jones and Yuanfan Yang Classicfm Live 2015 C

      24. Janes Jones and Yuanfan Yang chat backstage

      Classic FM's Jane Jones met the young piano star Yuanfan Yang in a break in rehearsals at the Wales Millennium Centre. Picture: Richard Johnson

    25. Yuanfan Yang Classicfm Live Cardiff 2015

      25. Yuanfan Yang plays Liszt

      The 18-year-old pianist Yuanfan Yang rehearses Liszts's La Campanella before his performance in front of a packed-out audience in Cardiff. Picture: Richard Johnson

    26. Wynne Evans Classicfm Live 2015 rehearsals

      26. Wynne Evans Rehearses in Cardiff

      Our photographer captures tenor Wynne Evans mid-song. Picture: Richard Johnson

    27. Jane Jones and Sir Karl Jenkins Classicfm Live 201

      27. Jane Jones and Sir Karl Jenkins backstage in Cardiff

      Presenter Jane Jones met the newly knighted Sir Karl Jenkins, who made a special guest appearance to conduct his Palladio during the evening. Picture: Richard Johnson

    28. Jane Jones and Yuanfan Yang Classic FM Live

      28. Jane Jones meets Yuanfan Yang

      Deep in conversation: Jane Jones finds out more about this evening's youngest performer, 18-year-old Yuanfan Yang. Picture: Richard Johnson

    29. Jane Jones and Wynne Evans

      29. Jane Jones and Wynne Evans backstage at Cardiff

      Jane Jones spoke to tenor Wynne Evans ahead of his performance on stage in Cardiff. Picture: Richard Johnson

    30. John Suchet at Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      30. The evening begins… 

      Classic FM's very own John Suchet opens Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2015! Picture: Richard Johnson

    31. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      31. Bernstein's The Magnificent Seven

      The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera kick off an evening of great music with the theme from Bernstein's 'The Magnificent Seven'. Picture: Richard Johnson

    32. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      32. Grant Llewellyn takes a bow

      The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera and its conductor Grant Llewellyn is greeted with a huge round of applause. Picture: Richard Johnson

    33. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      33. Now for some Tchaikovsky

      Next on the programme: a change of mood courtesy of Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker'. Picture: Richard Johnson

    34. Yuanfan Yang Classic FM Live Cardiff 2015

      34. Yuanfan Yang performs Liszt in Cardiff

      Next up: the evening's youngest performer, 18-year-old pianist Yuanfan Yang. Picture: Richard Johnson

    35. Yuanfan Yang Classic FM Live Cardiff 2015

      35. Yuanfan Yang wows the audience

      A spellbound audience listens to Yuanfan Yang. Picture: Katja Ogrin/PA

    36. Yuanfan Yang Classic FM Live Cardiff 2015

      36. Liszt's La Campanella

      The brilliant young pianist performed Liszt's virtuosic piece 'La Campanella' Picture: Richard Johnson

    37. Yuanfan Yang Classic FM Live Cardiff 2015

      37. Yuanfan Yang takes a bow

      The brilliant youngster takes a bow. Picture: Richard Johnson

    38. Yuanfan Yang Classic FM Live Cardiff 2015

      38. Yuanfan Yang Classic FM Live Cardiff 2015 Performance

      Picture: Katja Ogrin/PA

    39. Yuanfan Yang Classic FM Live Cardiff 2015

      39. Yuanfan Yang enjoys the atmosphere in Cardiff

      Yuanfan Yang soaks up the atmosphere of a packed Wales Millennium Centre. Picture: Richard Johnson

    40. Gabriela Montero and John Suchet Classic FM Live 2

      40. Gabriela Montero and John Suchet on stage in Cardiff

      John Suchet welcomes the second of the evening's soloists, pianist Gabriela Montero. Picture: Richard Johnson

    41. Gabriela Montero and John Suchet Classic FM Live 2

      41. John Suchet welcomes Gabriela Montero to the stage

      Gabriela Montero is one of today's greatest virtuoso pianists. Picture: Richard Johnson

    42. Gabriela Montero Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      42. Gabriela Montero performs Grieg

      The brilliant pianist launches into one of the hardest pieces in the repertoire – Grieg's Piano Concerto. Picture: Richard Johnson

    43. Gabriela Montero Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      43. What an virtuoso opening!

      Gabriela beams at the audience after a thrilling performance of the first movement of Grieg's Piano Concerto. Picture: Richard Johnson

    44. Gabriela Montero Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      44. Some beautiful Grieg from Gabriela

      Gabriela thrills the audience with a dramatic moment in Grieg's wonderful concerto. Picture: Richard Johnson

    45. Gabriela Montero Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      45. Gabriela Montero moves the audience

      Grieg knew how to mix things up – the second movement is one of the most heart-breakingly beautiful pieces of music ever written. Picture: Richard Johnson

    46. Gabriela Montero Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      46. Gabriela Montero on stage at Classic FM Live

      A beautiful stage flooded in blue light for Gabriela Montero's performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

    47. Gabriela Montero Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      47. Gabriela Montero wows with Grieg

      Performing the final movement of this epic piano concerto, Gabriela had the audience in the palm of her hands. Picture: Richard Johnson

    48. Gabriela Montero Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      48. Gabriela Montero's amazing encore

      And for the encore? The virtuoso pianist chose to improvise on… the theme from 'Coronation Street'. Picture: Richard Johnson

    49. Gabriela Montero Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      49. All smiles

      The pianist is greeted with enthusiastic applause following a barnstorming performance of Grieg's masterpiece… Picture: Richard Johnson

    50. Gabriela Montero Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      50. A round of applause!

      Not to mention her cheeky improvisation on 'Coronation Street'. Picture: Richard Johnson

    51. Gabriela Montero Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      51. Thank you Gabriela!

      A heartfelt thank you and goodbye from the audience at Classic FM Live in Cardiff. Picture: Richard Johnson

    52. Wynne Evans Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      52. Tenor Wynne Evans on stage

      Tenor Wynne Evans thrilling the audience from the stage at teh Wales Millennium Centre. Picture: PA

    53. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      53. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

      The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera performs some of the world's greatest music. Picture: PA

    54. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      54. The woodwind of WNO

      A mid-performance view of the woodwind in the evening's orchestra. Picture: Katja Ogrin/PA

    55. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      55. The orchestra in action

      The string section of the orchestra soaring through some great Romantic repertoire. Picture: Katja Orgin/PA

    56. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      56. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera on stage

      A full-stage view of the orchestra. Picture: Katja Ogrin/PA

    57. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      57. Grant Llewelyn conducts the orchestra

      On a stage flooded with blue light, the WNO performs Debussy's L'apres-midi d'un faune. Picture: Katja Ogrin/PA

    58. John Suchet Classic FM Live Cardiff 2015

      58. John Suchet on stage at Cardiff

      The audience welcomes Classic FM presenter John Suchet back to the stage. Picture: Katja Ogrin/PA

    59. Wynne Evans Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      59. Wynne Evans takes to the stage

      The brilliant tenor performs music by Leoncavallo. Picture: Katja Ogrin/PA

    60. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      60. The orchestra takes a bow!

      The wonderful orchestra of Welsh National Opera takes a bow. Picture: Katja Ogrin

    61. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      61. Fiery playing from the cello section

      Some fiery playing from the orchestra's cello section. Picture: Katja Ogrin/PA

    62. Classic FM Live 2015 Cardiff

      62. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera performs

      A thrilling moment from Marquez's Conga del Fuego. Picture: Richard Johnson

    63. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      63. Thrilling music in Cardiff

      The orchestra of Welsh National Opera under striking lighting in Cardiff. Picture: Richard Johnson

    64. Karl Jenkins Classic FM Live Cardiff 2015

      64. Karl Jenkins makes a surprise appearance

      The wonderful Welsh composer made a surprise appearance to conduct his piece Palladio. Picture: PA

    65. Karl Jenkins Classic FM Live Cardiff 2015

      65. Karl Jenkins at Classic FM Live Cardiff

      The Welsh composer Karl Jenkins takes a bow at the Wales Millennium Centre. Picture: Richard Johnson

    66. Karl Jenkins and John Suchet Classic FM Live

      66. Karl Jenkins and John Suchet on stage in Cardiff

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    67. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      67. Fireworks!

      The grand finale: Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, complete with fireworks! Picture: Richard Johnson

    68. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      68. Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture – what a finale!

      To bring the evening to a close, the orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's thrillin 1812 Overture. Picture: PA

    69. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM L

      69. Goodbye Cardiff!

      A last shot from the concert – and the orchestra is lit up by fireworks for the final few moments of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Picture: Richard Johnson

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