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    Classic FM Live: Greatest Performances

    In preparation for another fantastic Classic FM Live concert in Cardiff in February, we look back at the best Classic FM Live performances.

    1. Alex James by John Phillips/PA Photos

      1. Alex James conducts Northern Sinfonia in 2009

      Our very own Alex James made his conducting debut on TV's 'Maestro', but he took it even further when he conducted Northern Sinfonia at Classic FM Live in 2009.

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      2. Julian Lloyd Webber, 2010

      The great Julian Lloyd Webber has become something of a regular at Classic FM Live events, appearing earlier this year as well as back in 2010.

    3. Vasily Petrenko

      3. Vasily Petrenko in Concert

      Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko put in a typically sterling performance for us in 2010.

    4. Jay Ungar

      4. Craig Ogden, 2010

      Guitarist Craig Ogden charmed the Classic FM Live audience in 2010 with a superb rendition of Jay Ungar's (pictured) 'The Ashokan Farewell'.

    5. Classic FM Hall of Fame Biogs

      5. Tine Thing Helseth plays Piazzolla, 2010

      Trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth treated us to a gorgeous Piazzolla tango at Classic FM Live in 2010.

    6. Charlie Siem

      6. Charlie Siem, 2011

      Cutting a rather dashing figure on the Classic FM Live stage in 2011, Charlie Siem gave a fantastic rendition of Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending.

    7. Gershwin

      7. Benjamin Grosvenor plays Rhapsody in Blue, 2011

      Proving we're ahead of the curve, we got Benjamin Grosvenor to play at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011, ahead of his sparkling recording of Rhapsody In Blue from earlier this year.

    8. Classic FM Live 2011

      8. Laura Wright at Classic FM Live 2011

      Laura Wright used her soaring soprano voice to great effect at Classic FM Live in 2011, performing songs from her folk-inspired reportoire. Pic: Matt Crossick/PA Photos

    9. Classic FM Live 2011

      9. Noah Stewart at Classic FM Live 2011

      Opera tenor Noah Stewart made his London debut at Classic FM Live in 2011 - we were very proud to present him to the capital first! Pic: Matt Crossick/PA

    10. Classic FM Live In Wales 2012

      10. Chloe Hanslip tangos through a Carmen Fantasy

      Chloe Hanslip dropped in to speak to Tim Lihoreau before she took the stage to give the awed audience a rendition of Waxman's Carmen Fantasy. Picture: Richard Johnson

    11. Classic FM Live Wales

      11. Wynne Evans, Classic FM Live 2012

      You might know Wynne Evans as the man from the Go Compare adverts, but he's also a top-notch tenor, as he proved earlier this year at Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

    12. Classic FM Live 2012

      12. Michael Collins waves to the crowd

      Michael Collins in a jubilant mood as he finishes his performance for Classic FM Live earlier this year at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: PA Photos

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