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All the pictures from the rehearsals at Classic FM Live in Cardiff - the most romantic concert of the year!
Even the music itself looks like a work of art - we're looking forward to hearing the full orchestra performing this romantic masterpiece from Sleeping Beauty. Picture: Richard Johnson
The strings tackle Rachmaninov's soaring melodies in preparation for tonight's concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
Getting to grips with some romantic film music, the orchestra have a final run through of the music for tonight's concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
HJ Lim rehearses the finer details of Rachmaninov's beautiful piano concerto - the nation's favourite. Picture: Richard Johnson
In perfect harmony, the horn section rehearse the exposed music in the Rachmaninov. Picture: Richard Johnson
Playing the entire concerto from memory, HJ Lim takes to the stage. Picture: Richard Johnson
Frédéric Chaslin keeps the orchestra in perfect time. Picture: Richard Johnson
Hitting the high notes with ease, the cellos gear up for tonight's performance of romantic classics. Picture: Richard Johnson
The conductor's attention to detail is faultless in the final hours before the concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
HJ Lim is in a world of her own as she wows the orchestra with her interpretation of Rachmaninov. Picture: Richard Johnson
It might look like there aren't very many notes on this score, but every bar of silence needs to be perfectly counted. Picture: Richard Johnson
Rehearsing this most romantic of pieces, on the most loved-up day of the year, the orchestra prepare to wow the audience. Picture: Richard Johnson
The Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera rehearse for tonight's concert, where they will be playing music by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, and, of course, the amazing Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2.
Wynne Evans commands the stage in rehearsal for tonight's concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
Harpist Claire Jones gets ready for her performance at the Wales Millennium Centre. Picture: Richard Johnson
Warming up for tonight's concert, it's the Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera - seen from above, before the audience arrive.
Claire's playing a piece written by her husband, Chris Marshall, that he used as an engagement present to her - pretty perfect for a Valentine's Day concert, I think. Picture: Richard Johnson
Playing on her home turf, Claire Jones rehearses for Classic FM Live in Cardiff. Picture: Richard Johnson
The orchestra for Classic FM Live and their conductor in rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson
Even in rehearsal Wynne Evans is giving it 100% - can't wait for the real thing! Picture: Richard Johnson
Wynne Evans rehearses his selection of Neapolitan songs for Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson
Not a moustache in sight this evening... Wynne Evans runs through his performance for Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson
The orchestra rehearse ahead of tonight's romantic Valentine's Day concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
Checking the high notes... Wynne Evans runs through his performance ahead of Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson