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    Classic FM Live with Laithwaite's Wine: behind the scenes

    The Classic FM team, Laithwaite's Wine, and a host of classical music's brightest stars are in the Wales Millennium Centre to celebrate Valentine's Day - join us and take a look around the venue for tonight's Classic FM Live concert.

    1. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      1. Tim Lihoreau and Claire Jones

      Tim Lihoreau and Claire Jones bond over a glass of wine. Picture: Richard Johnson

    2. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      2. Empty chairs at empty tables...

      This is where we're doing all our backstage interviews from - as you can see, we're keen to make our guests feel as refreshed as they can be.

    3. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      3. Tim Lihoreau and Craig Ogden

      Craig Ogden and Tim Lihoreau smile for the camera backstage at Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

    4. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      4. Inside the Millennium Centre

      We're in the bar (where else would we be?) at the Millennium Centre, with a gorgeous view.

    5. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      5. Claire Jones

      Claire Jones shares the story behind Heartstrings, the piece composed for her by her husband Chris Marshall. Picture: Richard Johnson

    6. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      6. Welcome to Classic FM Live!

      Making sure everyone feels welcome when they arrive at the Wales Millennium Centre.

    7. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      7. Tim Lihoreau interviews Craig Ogden

      Tim and Craig chat before an impromptu performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

    8. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      8. Tim Lihoreau and Claire Jones

      Cheers! Claire Jones and Tim enjoy a cheeky tipple backstage. Picture: Richard Johnson

    9. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      9. Craig Ogden performs

      Craig Ogden treats us to a performance ahead of tonight's romantic concert. Picture: Richard Johnson

    10. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      10. Roses are red...

      Can you guess the theme for Classic FM Live this February 14th? We're keeping it very firmly under wraps, obviously.

    11. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      11. Margherita Taylor, John Suchet and Tim Lihoreau

      The three presenters have a chat backstage. Picture: Richard Johnson

    12. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      12. Tim Lihoreau and Craig Ogden

      Tim interviews Craig ahead of tonight's performance, where he'll be playing Inspired by Howard Goodall. Picture: Richard Johnson

    13. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      13. HJ Lim backstage

      HJ Lim shares her thoughts on Rachmaninov. Picture: Richard Johnson

    14. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      14. Margherita Taylor and John Suchet

      A romantic Valentine's Day interview with Margherita Taylor and Prince Charming, John Suchet. Picture: Richard Johnson

    15. audience arrive classic fm live

      15. The audience arrive

      This picture, snapped by Louise Davies, captures the atmosphere before the concert starts.

    16. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      16. Tim Lihoreau and Craig Ogden

      The Waxed Bat. No, we're not talking about Tim Lihoreau as he interviews guitarist Craig Ogden - it's the name of the wine on the table! Picture: Richard Johnson

    17. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      17. Tim Lihoreau and HJ Lim

      Tim Lihoreau and HJ Lim smile for the camera backstage. Picture: Richard Johnson

    18. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      18. Craig Ogden plays guitar backstage

      Tim is impressed as Craig Ogden serenades us with romantic guitar music. Picture: Richard Johnson

    19. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      19. HJ Lim and Tim Lihoreau

      Rachmaninov and wine - a match made in heaven? Tim and HJ Lim certainly think so. Picture: Richard Johnson

    20. classic fm live

      20. Capturing the atmosphere

      Soaking up the atmosphere in the Wales Millennium Centre, the guests chat in the interval - enjoying a glass of wine.

    21. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      21. Wynne Evans and Tim Lihoreau

      No wonder Wynne Evans is smiling - he's got a glass of bubbly! Picture: Richard Johnson

    22. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      22. Wynne Evans and Tim Lihoreau

      Wynne Evans shares his Valentine's Day plans with Tim. Picture: Richard Johnson

    23. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      23. No sinking feeling today

      The surroundings for tonight's concert are truly stunning - here's a pic of the harbour just outside the Millennium centre.

    24. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      24. Where the action is...

      The Wales Millennium Centre looks splendid in the morning sunlight (before it started raining, obviously).

    25. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      25. Classic FM taking over

      We like to pay attention to the little things. Especially the little comfy things.

    26. Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2013

      26. Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Leader David Adams

      David Adams and Tim Lihoreau share a drop of Laithwaite's wine and a chat before a rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

    27. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      27. Setting the stage

      The interior of the Millennium Centre, where the stars will take the stage.

    28. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      28. HJ Lim warms up

      Giving us a quick burst of the Rach 2 ahead of her performance tonight, it's HJ Lim!

    29. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      29. Out and about in Cardiff

      The Millennium Centre is surrounded by some beautiful architecture.

    30. welsh dragon wales millenium centre

      30. Welsh Dragon

      No prizes for guessing where we are - even the decor in the foyer is proudly Welsh.

    31. Classic FM Live 2013 behind the scenes

      31. Hovering over the Millennium Centre

      This beautiful metallic sculpture hovers above the ground in the Millennium Centre as visitors arrive - at the moment, there's a live recital going on in the foyer!

    32. classic fm live banner

      32. We're here!

      We're fully settled in at the Millennium Centre now - we've even put banners up outside to let everyone know we're here.

    33. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      33. Wynne, is that you?!

      The corridors of the Millennium Centre are covered in pictures of previous performances.

    34. classic fm live performers

      34. Jamie Crick, Wynne Evans, HJ Lim, Jane Jones and Craig Ogden

      Performers, presenters, and management all come together after the show - and it's smiles all round.

    35. classic fm live cardiff behind the scenes

      35. The stars of the show!

      Claire Jones, Jamie Crick, Margherita Taylor, John Suchet, HJ Lim, Jane Jones, Wynne Evans and John Brunning enjoy some well-earned drinks after Classic FM Live.

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