Classic FM Live with Laithwaite's Wine: the rehearsal
All the pictures from the rehearsals at Classic FM Live in Cardiff - the most romantic concert of the year!
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1. Tchaikovsky
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
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2. The string section
The strings tackle Rachmaninov's soaring melodies in preparation for tonight's concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
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3. Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera
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
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4. HJ Lim plays Rachmaninov
HJ Lim rehearses the finer details of Rachmaninov's beautiful piano concerto - the nation's favourite. Picture: Richard Johnson
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5. The horns
In perfect harmony, the horn section rehearse the exposed music in the Rachmaninov. Picture: Richard Johnson
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6. HJ Lim
Playing the entire concerto from memory, HJ Lim takes to the stage. Picture: Richard Johnson
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7. Frédéric Chaslin
Frédéric Chaslin keeps the orchestra in perfect time. Picture: Richard Johnson
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8. The cello section
Hitting the high notes with ease, the cellos gear up for tonight's performance of romantic classics. Picture: Richard Johnson
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9. Frédéric Chaslin
The conductor's attention to detail is faultless in the final hours before the concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
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10. HJ Lim
HJ Lim is in a world of her own as she wows the orchestra with her interpretation of Rachmaninov. Picture: Richard Johnson
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11. Having a rest
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
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12. Salut d'Amour
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
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13. Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera
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.
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14. Wynne Evans rehearses
Wynne Evans commands the stage in rehearsal for tonight's concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
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15. Claire Jones tugs on the heartstrings in rehearsal
Harpist Claire Jones gets ready for her performance at the Wales Millennium Centre. Picture: Richard Johnson
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16. Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera
Warming up for tonight's concert, it's the Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera - seen from above, before the audience arrive.
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17. Claire Jones
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
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18. Claire Jones in rehearsal
Playing on her home turf, Claire Jones rehearses for Classic FM Live in Cardiff. Picture: Richard Johnson
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19. Frederic Chaslin and the WNO Orchestra
The orchestra for Classic FM Live and their conductor in rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson
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20. Wynne Evans, belting it out
Even in rehearsal Wynne Evans is giving it 100% - can't wait for the real thing! Picture: Richard Johnson
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21. Wynne Evans in rehearsal
Wynne Evans rehearses his selection of Neapolitan songs for Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson
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22. Wynne Evans in rehearsal
Not a moustache in sight this evening... Wynne Evans runs through his performance for Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson
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23. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera in rehearsal
The orchestra rehearse ahead of tonight's romantic Valentine's Day concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
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24. Wynne Evans in rehearsal
Checking the high notes... Wynne Evans runs through his performance ahead of Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson
