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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.
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1. Mozart on stage at Classic FM Live
Jennifer Pike rehearses on stage. Pictures: Richard Johnson
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2. Jennifer Pike on stage at Classic FM Live
Jennifer rehearses the Bruch Violin Concerto ahead of tonight's concert. Pictures: Richard Johnson
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3. Philharmonia Orchestra
Philharmonia Orchestra, Classic FM's Orchestra on Tour take to the stage. Pictures: Richard Johnson
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4. Jennifer Pike at Classic FM Live
Jennifer Pike on stage at the Albert Hall. Pictures: Richard Johnson
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5. Jennifer Pike rehearses
Violinist Jennifer Pike rehearses for her epic performance at Classic FM Live. Pictures: Richard Johnson
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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
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7. Preparing the orchestra
Making sure the orchestra is in fine voice this evening... Pictures: Richard Johnson
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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
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9. Ksenija Sidorova rehearses
Making sure every note is perfect... Pictures: Richard Johnson
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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
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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
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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
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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
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14. Sir James Galway rehearses in the Albert Hall
Just adding a few final touches to tonight's performance, no doubt...Pictures: Richard Johnson
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15. Classic FM Live with Laithwaite's Wine
Laithwaite's have paired each performer with a specific wine this evening. Picture: Richard Johnson
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16. Howard Goodall
Howard Goodall, Classic FM's composer in residence, rehearses his new piece, More Tomorrows. Picture: Richard Johnson
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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.
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18. Philharmonia Orchestra
Classic FM's Orchestra on Tour, Philharmonia Orchestra, rehearse Bernstein on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson
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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
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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
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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
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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
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23. Philharmonia Orchestra: the cello section
The cellos of Philharmonia Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson
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24. Philharmonia Orchestra: the triangle
Picture: Richard Johnson
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25. Philharmonia Orchestra at Classic FM Live 2013
Philharmonia Orchestra's horn section prepare their parts ahead of the concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
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26. Bass players from Philharmonia Orchestra
The view from the back: the double bassists on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson
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27. Philharmonia Orchestra keep the beat
The percussion section keep the beat on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson
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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
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29. The Philharmonia Orchestra trumpets
The trumpet section of Philharmonia Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson
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30. The Royal Albert Hall
The stunning view from the auditorium. Even without tonight's audience, the hall looks mightily impressive. Picture: Richard Johnson
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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
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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
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33. Howard Goodall conducts
Howard Goodall conducts at Classic FM Live, rehearsing his piece for Classic FM and Cancer Research UK. Picture: Richard Johnson
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34. The Oboes of Philharmonia Orchestra
The oboes on stage at London's Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson
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35. The Philharmonia Orchestra bassoons
The bassoon section of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson
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36. Howard Goodall at Classic FM Live
Bringing out every detail, Howard Goodall puts the finishing touches to his new piece. Picture: Richard Johnson
