Sarah Gardner at Classic FM Live

Check out what teen pianist Sarah Gardner got up to at our 20th birthday Classic FM Live performance at the Royal Albert Hall.

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   1. Sarah Gardner chats to Tim Lihoreau

   Before going on stage, Sarah chatted with Tim. After winning 'The Next Brit Thing' competition, she's been given the opportunity to play live at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   2. Sarah Gardner and Tim Lihoreau

   Sarah and Tim stop for a quick photo call after the short orchestral rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   3. Sarah Gardner on stage at Classic FM Live 2012

   The Royal Albert Hall was at full capacity to watch Sarah's debut performance in the building. Here's hoping there will be many more in years to come. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

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   4. Sarah Gardner plays Rachmaninov at Classic FM Live 2012

   Sarah plays Rachmaninov's Prelude in G minor. The piece was premiered in 1903. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

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   5. Sarah Gardner on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

   The powerful piano chords in Rachmaninov's prelude were a perfect pairing with his second piano concerto, which HJ Lim played immediately afterwards. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

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   6. Sarah Gardner at Classic FM Live 2012

   Sarah showed her levels of professionalism by playing from memory. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

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   7. Sarah Gardner Classic FM Live 2012 With Nissan Note: Performances

   Sarah started playing the piano at the age of 7, just 10 years ago. She's taught by David Murray, head of keyboards at the Sage, Gateshead. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

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   8. Sarah Gardner Classic FM Live 2012 With Nissan Note: Performances

   Sarah takes a bow after her powerful performance. After taking her A levels in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Music, she might consider applying for music college. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

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