Classic FM Live September 2014: the rehearsal

Sol3 Mio, Alfie Boe, Julian Bliss, Milos and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in rehearsal for Classic FM Live - and don't they look amazing?

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   1. Sol3 Mio in rehearsal

   Kiwi/Samoan trio Sol3 Mio wowed us in rehearsal... imagine what they'll be like in concert! Picture: Richard Johnson

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   2. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

   Picture: Richard Johnson

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   3. Sol3 Mio in rehearsal

   Picture: Richard Johnson

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   4. Quiet!

   Who says opera isn't fun? Not Sol3 Mio. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   5. The RLPO in rehearsal

   One of the world's finest orchestras are on hand for Classic FM Live - lucky us. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   6. Sol3 Mio in rehearsal

   The trio in rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   7. Classic FM Live 2014 Rehearsals

   Soon to be filled with a lovely audience... Picture: Richard Johnson

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   8. The RLPO on stage

   The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic warm up ahead of Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    9. Classic FM Live 2014 Rehearsals at the Royal Albert Hall

    The ceiling of this magnificent venue. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    10. Sol3 Mio in rehearsal

    Sol3 Mio charmed the RLPO with their witty take on the classics. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    11. Classic FM Live 2014 Rehearsals

    One of the most iconic halls in the world, and it's ours for the night! Picture: Richard Johnson

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    12. Classic FM Live 2014 Rehearsals

    We're here! Picture: Richard Johnson

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    13. Sol3 Mio in rehearsal

    Just one guitar and three voices between them, Sol3 Mio make a mighty sound in rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    14. Win!

    Looks like rehearsal are going well, guys? Picture: Richard Johnson

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    15. Milos Karadaglic

    The Montenegrin guitarist in rehearsal for Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    16. Nice shoes

    Natty dresser as always, we can't help but be moved by Milos' shoes... Picture: Richard Johnson

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    17. Milos in rehearsal

    With the RLPO's conductor during rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    18. Bass time

    Bass cases in place. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    19. Sol3 Mio backstage

    We couldn't not get a snap of these guys. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    20. Milos in rehearsal

    It's set to be another superb concert by the sound of Milos' rehearsal... Picture: Richard Johnson

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    21. The RLPO with Milos

    Adding the finishing touches to another great performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    22. Milos in rehearsal

    Oh, Milos. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    23. Milos at the Royal Albert Hall

    Almost time for the concert, but there's still time to rehearse... Picture: Richard Johnson

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    24. Conductor

    Wonder who's in this dressing room? Picture: Richard Johnson

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    25. The RLPO in rehearsal

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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    26. The RLPO in rehearsal

    The cello section gets stuck into Gershwin in rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    27. Ji Liu in rehearsal

    The Chinese pianist is rip-roaring even in rehearsal of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    28. Ji Liu plays Gershwin

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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    29. Ji Liu rehearses Rhapsody in Blue

    Putting the final touches on Gershwin's masterpiece. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    30. Ji Liu in rehearsal

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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    31. Julian Bliss with Jane Jones

    The clarinettist in conversation backstage with Classic FM's Jane Jones. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    32. Ji Liu in rehearsal

    Ji Liu is lost in the moment, rehearsing for his debut performance in the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    33. The RLPO in rehearsal

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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    34. Timothy Henty in rehearsal

    The RLPO's conductor, Timothy Henty, in action during rehearsals. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    35. The RLPO in rehearsal for Classic FM Live

    Tonight's stunning orchestra put the finishing touches to their performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    36. The RLPO strings in rehearsal

    The string section make sure every note is perfect during rehearsal for Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    37. The RLPO strings in rehearsal

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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    38. Alfie Boe in rehearsal

    Looking chic with some rehearsal specs, it's tenor Alfie Boe. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    39. Alfie Boe in rehearsal

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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    40. Alfie Boe in rehearsal

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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    41. Strike a pose!

    Alfie joined us backstage for a chinwag (and a cool photo). Picture: Richard Johnson

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    42. Alfie Boe in rehearsal

    Alfie Boe with the RLPO in rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    43. Alfie Boe in rehearsal

    Raising the roof, even in rehearsal, it's Alfie Boe. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    44. Belt it out, Alfie!

    Alfie Boe lets rip in rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    45. Class in glasses

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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    46. Alfie Boe and Jane Jones

    Our very own Jane Jones had a chat with Alfie Boe backstage. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    47. Alfie Boe

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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