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Check out what teen pianist Sarah Gardner got up to at our 20th birthday Classic FM Live performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
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
Sarah and Tim stop for a quick photo call after the short orchestral rehearsal. Picture: Richard Johnson
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
Sarah plays Rachmaninov's Prelude in G minor. The piece was premiered in 1903. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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
Sarah showed her levels of professionalism by playing from memory. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA
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
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