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?

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
2. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

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3. Sol3 Mio in rehearsal

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4. Quiet!

Who says opera isn't fun? Not Sol3 Mio. Picture: Richard Johnson
5. The RLPO in rehearsal

One of the world's finest orchestras are on hand for Classic FM Live - lucky us. Picture: Richard Johnson
6. Sol3 Mio in rehearsal

The trio in rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson
7. Classic FM Live 2014 Rehearsals

Soon to be filled with a lovely audience... Picture: Richard Johnson
8. The RLPO on stage

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic warm up ahead of Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson
9. Classic FM Live 2014 Rehearsals at the Royal Albert Hall

The ceiling of this magnificent venue. Picture: Richard Johnson
10. Sol3 Mio in rehearsal

Sol3 Mio charmed the RLPO with their witty take on the classics. Picture: Richard Johnson
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
12. Classic FM Live 2014 Rehearsals

We're here! Picture: Richard Johnson
13. Sol3 Mio in rehearsal

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

Looks like rehearsal are going well, guys? Picture: Richard Johnson
15. Milos Karadaglic

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

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

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

Bass cases in place. Picture: Richard Johnson
19. Sol3 Mio backstage

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

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

Adding the finishing touches to another great performance. Picture: Richard Johnson
22. Milos in rehearsal

Oh, Milos. Picture: Richard Johnson
23. Milos at the Royal Albert Hall

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

Wonder who's in this dressing room? Picture: Richard Johnson
25. The RLPO in rehearsal

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26. The RLPO in rehearsal

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

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

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29. Ji Liu rehearses Rhapsody in Blue

Putting the final touches on Gershwin's masterpiece. Picture: Richard Johnson
30. Ji Liu in rehearsal

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31. Julian Bliss with Jane Jones

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

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34. Timothy Henty in rehearsal

The RLPO's conductor, Timothy Henty, in action during rehearsals. Picture: Richard Johnson
35. The RLPO in rehearsal for Classic FM Live

Tonight's stunning orchestra put the finishing touches to their performance. Picture: Richard Johnson
36. The RLPO strings in rehearsal

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

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38. Alfie Boe in rehearsal

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

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40. Alfie Boe in rehearsal

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41. Strike a pose!

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

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

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

Alfie Boe lets rip in rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson
45. Class in glasses

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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
47. Alfie Boe

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