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Classic FM Live September 2014: the performance
Magical Rodrigo from Milos, Puccini from Sol3 Mio, Neapolitan songs from Alfie Boe, fireworks, and so much more! All the performance pictures from Classic FM Live at the Royal Albert Hall.
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1. John Suchet and The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Look who we found hiding among the trombone section! And by hiding, we mean, playing every note! John Suchet fulfils a lifelong dream of playing trombone on the Royal Albert Hall stage. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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2. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at Classic FM Live 2014
Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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3. Where's John Suchet?
"Please welcome your hosts for the evening, Margherita Taylor and John Suchet!" Ever the pro, John Suchet surprises the audience by revealing he's been playing the trombone during the Shostakovich. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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4. Sol3 Mio sing O Sole Mio
The New Zealand boys share a joke on stage before singing O Sole Mio. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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5. Julian Bliss
The star clarinettist performs Czardas by Monti, tackling the violin part on his customised instrument. And it's sounding great. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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6. Julian Bliss
And there's nothing like a little Flight of the Bumblebee to liven things up further! Virtuosic indeed. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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7. Milos Karadaglic
Sultry red lighting shines over the stage as Milos brings Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez to life. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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8. Milos Karadaglic
Virtuosic guitar-playing from Milos, tackling the high notes in the second movement of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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9. Milos Karadaglic
Milos caresses his guitar on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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10. John Suchet at Classic FM Live 2014
'Bone down, and John Suchet's ready to get to work presenting the show. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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11. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Expressive moves from Timothy Henty, who stepped in at the last minute to cover for the conductor - who broke his ankle last week. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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12. Margherita Taylor With Kenny Classic FM Live 2014
Margherita Taylor with Kenny, who's been supported by Teens Unite, explaining the good causes around the country supported by Global's Make Some Noise. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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13. Sol3 Mio
Now that's what I call expressive singing! Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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14. Nicholas Owen and John Suchet
Celebrating 50 years of broadcasting, Nicholas Owen takes to the stage. Picture: Richard Johnson
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15. Ji Liu at Classic FM Live 2014
A round of applause for the RPLO! Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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16. Ji Liu at Classic FM Live 2014
Tackling Gershwin's astonishing virtuosity with flair and brilliance, Ji Liu dazzles on stage. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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17. Ji Liu at Classic FM Live 2014
Rhapsody in Blue? Rhapsody in Liu more like! Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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18. Ji Liu at Classic FM Live 2014
Ji Liu thanks the orchestra after performing Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Picture: Richard Johnson
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19. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Classic FM Live 2014
Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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20. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Classic FM Live 2014
Sounding excellent, RLPO! Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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21. Alfie Boe at Classic FM Live 2014
Incredible sounds from the star tenor, live on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson
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22. Alfie Boe at Classic FM Live 2014
Singing music inspired by an ice cream van (or so he told us!) Alfie Boe performs on stage. Picture: Richard Johnson
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23. Alfie Boe at Classic FM Live 2014
Incredible sounds from the star tenor, live on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Matt Crossick/ PA
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24. Alfie Boe at Classic FM Live 2014
Incredible sounds from the star tenor, live on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Matt Crossick/ PA
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25. Alfie Boe at Classic FM Live 2014
Incredible sounds from the star tenor, live on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Matt Crossick/ PA
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26. Alfie Boe at Classic FM Live 2014
Incredible sounds from the star tenor, live on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Matt Crossick/ PA
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27. Alfie Boe at Classic FM Live 2014
Innocenti and Chitarra Romana - you might not have heard the names, but they're sounding amazing. Picture: Richard Johnson
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28. Fireworks Classic FM Live 2014
BOOM! Indoor pyros to end the concert. Picture: Richard Johnson
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29. Fireworks Classic FM Live 2014
And it's all over! Brilliant fireworks rounding off an incredible evening of music. Picture: Richard Johnson
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30. Fireworks Classic FM Live 2014
A fantastic evening - rounded off by the 1812 Overture. Picture: Richard Johnson
