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    Classic FM Live 2013 with Laithwaite's Wine: the rehearsals

    Classical music's brightest stars, including Miloš Karadaglić, Jennifer Pike, and Sir James Galway have descended on the Royal Albert Hall to rehearse for Classic FM Live.

    1. Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      1. Mozart on stage at Classic FM Live

      Jennifer Pike rehearses on stage. Pictures: Richard Johnson

    2. Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      2. Jennifer Pike on stage at Classic FM Live

      Jennifer rehearses the Bruch Violin Concerto ahead of tonight's concert. Pictures: Richard Johnson

    3. Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      3. Philharmonia Orchestra

      Philharmonia Orchestra, Classic FM's Orchestra on Tour take to the stage. Pictures: Richard Johnson

    4. Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      4. Jennifer Pike at Classic FM Live

      Jennifer Pike on stage at the Albert Hall. Pictures: Richard Johnson

    5. Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      5. Jennifer Pike rehearses

      Violinist Jennifer Pike rehearses for her epic performance at Classic FM Live. Pictures: Richard Johnson

    6. Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      6. Jennifer Pike rehearses Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1

      Jennifer Pike makes sure the Bruch concerto sounds up to scratch for tonight. Pictures: Richard Johnson

    7. Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      7. Preparing the orchestra

      Making sure the orchestra is in fine voice this evening... Pictures: Richard Johnson

    8. Ksenija Sidorova Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals 4

      8. Ksenija Sidorova rehearses for Classic FM Live

      Miloš Karadaglić's on-stage companion for Piazzolla's Libertango, Ksenija Sidorova, rehearses for her part this evening. Pictures: Richard Johnson

    9. Ksenija Sidorova Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals 3

      9. Ksenija Sidorova rehearses

      Making sure every note is perfect... Pictures: Richard Johnson

    10. Miloš Karadaglić Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      10. Miloš Karadaglić Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      The great Miloš adds the final touches to his pieces for Classic FM Live... Pictures: Richard Johnson

    11. Miloš Karadaglić Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals 1

      11. Miloš' last-minute prep...

      The Montenegrin is due to play some typically full-blooded pieces this evening - here he is rehearsing. Pictures: Richard Johnson

    12. Sir James Galway Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsal

      12. Sir James Galway rehearses

      The Man with the Golden Flute himself, Sir James Galway rehearses ahead of tonight's Classic FM Live performance. Pictures: Richard Johnson

    13. Sir James Galway Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsal

      13. The Man with the Golden Flute rehearses

      Even living legends need to rehearse - Sir James Galway is in fine fettle ahead of Classic FM Live. Pictures: Richard Johnson

    14. Sir James Galway Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsal

      14. Sir James Galway rehearses in the Albert Hall

      Just adding a few final touches to tonight's performance, no doubt...Pictures: Richard Johnson

    15. Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      15. Classic FM Live with Laithwaite's Wine

      Laithwaite's have paired each performer with a specific wine this evening. Picture: Richard Johnson

    16. Howard Goodall Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      16. Howard Goodall

      Howard Goodall, Classic FM's composer in residence, rehearses his new piece, More Tomorrows. Picture: Richard Johnson

    17. Amy Dickson Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      17. Amy Dickson

      Amy Dickson shows off the soprano saxophone on stage ahead of her performance tonight, where she'll be playing an arrangement of Fauré's Pavane.

    18. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      18. Philharmonia Orchestra

      Classic FM's Orchestra on Tour, Philharmonia Orchestra, rehearse Bernstein on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

    19. Amore Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      19. Amore rehearse on stage

      Their lips are sealed about their performance tonight, but we can reveal operatic four-piece Amore are sounding great in rehearsal! Picture: Richard Johnson

    20. Amy Dickson Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      20. Amy Dickson plays Fauré

      A beautiful rendition of Fauré's spell-binding Pavane, Amy makes the arrangement her own in rehearsals. We're looking forward to the performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

    21. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      21. Philharmonia Orchestra

      Accompanying Jennifer Pike's performance of Bruch's Violin Concerto, the Phiharmonia put the finishing touches to tonight's performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

    22. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      22. The 1812 Overture...?

      No surprises for guessing which piece the Philharmonia Orchestra are rehearsing. It's Tchaikovsky's rousing 1812 Overture, complete with canons and cymbals. Picture: Richard Johnson

    23. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      23. Philharmonia Orchestra: the cello section

      The cellos of Philharmonia Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson

    24. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      24. Philharmonia Orchestra: the triangle

      Picture: Richard Johnson

    25. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      25. Philharmonia Orchestra at Classic FM Live 2013

      Philharmonia Orchestra's horn section prepare their parts ahead of the concert. Picture: Richard Johnson

    26. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      26. Bass players from Philharmonia Orchestra

      The view from the back: the double bassists on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

    27. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      27. Philharmonia Orchestra keep the beat

      The percussion section keep the beat on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

    28. Howard Goodall Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      28. Howard Goodall rehearses More Tomorrows

      Howard Goodall puts the finishing touches to his new piece, More Tomorrows, ahead of the premiere this evening. Picture: Richard Johnson

    29. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      29. The Philharmonia Orchestra trumpets

      The trumpet section of Philharmonia Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson

    30. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      30. The Royal Albert Hall

      The stunning view from the auditorium. Even without tonight's audience, the hall looks mightily impressive. Picture: Richard Johnson

    31. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      31. The brass section of Philharmonia Orchestra

      Blasting out their splendid tunes, the brass section warm up ahead of the concert this evening. Picture: Richard Johnson

    32. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      32. Philharmonia Orchestra double basses

      The double basses rehearse for Classic FM Live. Have a look at the incredible string extension - it makes the bass even lower! Picture: Richard Johnson

    33. Howard Goodall Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      33. Howard Goodall conducts

      Howard Goodall conducts at Classic FM Live, rehearsing his piece for Classic FM and Cancer Research UK. Picture: Richard Johnson

    34. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      34. The Oboes of Philharmonia Orchestra

      The oboes on stage at London's Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

    35. Philharmonia Orchestra Classic FM Live 2013 rehear

      35. The Philharmonia Orchestra bassoons

      The bassoon section of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson

    36. Howard Goodall Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

      36. Howard Goodall at Classic FM Live

      Bringing out every detail, Howard Goodall puts the finishing touches to his new piece. Picture: Richard Johnson

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