Classic FM Live

1. The Royal Albert Hall

Once again the spectacular Royal Albert Hall was the venue for Classic FM Live in March 2011. The next Classic FM Live takes place at the Royal Albert Hall on October 4. Pic: PA Photos

2. Crouch End Festival Chorus

Crouch End Festival Chorus opened Classic FM Live with Orff's O Fortuna. Pic: PA Photos

3. The Orchestra of Opera North

Bramwell Tovey conducts the Orchestra of Opera North. Pic: PA Photos

4. The Presenters

Margherita Taylor and John Suchet were our guides for the evening. Pic: PA Photos

5. Wallingford Parish Choir

The winners of the search for the 'Nation's Favourite Choir'. Pic: PA Photos

6. The whole ensemble

There were over 150 performers on stage in the second half. Pic: PA Photos

7. A feast of lights

The Royal Albert Hall was brought alive with a multitude of lights. Pic: PA Photos

8. Bramwell Tovey

Bramwell Tovey flew over from Vancouver especially for the occasion. Pic: PA Photos

9. Valeriy Sokolov

Valeriy Sokolov gave a mesmerising performance of Saint-Saens' Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. Pic: PA Photos

10. The Royal Albert Hall

Pic: Richard Johnson

11. John Suchet and Margherita Taylor

John Suchet made his Classic FM Live debut, alongside veteran Margherita Taylor. Pic: Richard Johnson

12. Bramwell Tovey

Poised to strike. Pic: PA Photos

13. The Royal Albert Hall

The warm glow of fireworks. Pic: Richard Johnson

14. The Royal Albert Hall

Yet more pretty coloured lights. Pic: Richard Johnson

15. Tine Thing Helseth

Young Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth performed Piazzolla's Libertango. Pic: Richard Johnson

16. The Classic FM Foundation

John Suchet and Margherita Taylor invited the director of Nordoff Robbins on to the stage to collect a cheque from The Classic FM Foundation. Pic: Richard Johnson

17. Danny Driver

Danny Driver, the soloist for Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2. Pic: Matt Crossick/ PA Photos

18. Tine Thing Helseth

Tine Thing Helseth wore a beautiful green gown for her performance. Pic: Matt Crossick/ PA Photos

19. Bramwell Tovey

Hear an interview with the great conductor in the Interviews section. Pic: PA Photos

20. The audience

The audience numbered several thousands. Pic: PA Photos

21. Classic FM Live programmes

Pic: Richard Johnson

22. Danny Driver

Danny Driver in deep conversation. Pic: Matt Crossick/ PA Photos

23. Bouquets

Flowers for the soloists. Pic: Richard Johnson

24. Danny Driver

Danny Driver receives a bouquet following rapturous applause for his performance. Pic: Matt Crossick/ PA Photos

25. The Royal Albert Hall

Once again Classic FM Live ends with fireworks. Don't miss your chance to attend the next Classic FM Live, at the Royal Albert Hall on October 4! Book your tickets now! Pic: Matt Crossick/ PA Photos