Tim Lihoreau interviews the stars of Classic FM Live

We caught up with some of classical music's most talented performers, ahead of the 20th birthday Classic FM Live concert. They all took a trip to the basement of the Royal Albert Hall to chat to Tim Lihoreau.

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   1. Tasmin Little Classic FM Live 2012 with Nissan Note

   One of Britain's most cherished violinists, Tasmin Little OBE spoke to Tim Lihoreau straight after her rehearsal for Classic FM Live. Tasmin performed Czardas by Monti and one of Classic FM's favourites, Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   2. Tasmin Little and Tim Lihoreau at Classic FM Live 2012

   Violinist Tasmin Little spoke to Tim Lihoreau about how much she was looking forward to Classic FM's 20th birthday concert "this will be an evening to remember with a glorious programme and wonderful orchestra." Picture: Richard Johnson

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   3. Karl Jenkins and Tim Lihoreau at Classic FM Live 2012

   Karl Jenkins is the most performed living composer in the world and Classic FM's Tim Lihoreau was lucky enough to catch up with him before he rehearsed with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   4. Karl Jenkins and Tim Lihoreau at Classic FM Live 2012

   As Karl Jenkins prepares to conduct Benedictus from The Armed Man, he reflects on its premiere performance which took place at the Royal Albert Hall on 25 April 2000. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   5. Wynne Evans talks tenor music at Classic FM Live 2012

   TV sensation and opera star Wynne Evans (aka spoof opera star Gio Compario) chatted to Tim Lihoreau before his rehearsal with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   6. Wynne Evans and Tim Lihoreau have a laugh

   Tenor Wynne Evans has an incredible voice and a very big personality to match! Tim Lihoreau enjoyed catching up with Wynne about his performances for Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   7. Wynne Evans and Tasmin Little at Classic FM Live 2012

   The face of the multi-million pound advertising campaign for GoCompare.com, Wynne Evans has became one of the most recognisable tenors in the UK. He poses for a press shot with Tim Lihoreau before dashing off to rehearse for Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   8. Tim Lihoreau and HJ Lim at Classic FM Live 2012 with Nissan Note

   HJ Lim spoke passionately about two of her favourite composers: Beethoven, and Rachmaninov. Perhaps we should get our resident Beethoven expert, John Suchet, to come down and have a chat! Picture: Richard Johnson

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    9. Tim Lihoreau and HJ Lim at Classic FM Live 2012

    H J Lim began studying piano at aged 3 and made her London debut in July 2012 and she's making her he Royal Albert Hall debut as part of Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    10. Tim Lihoreau and HJ Lim at Classic FM Live 2012

    Highly acclaimed by audiences and music critics world-wide, an excited H J Lim spoke to Tim about her musical journey to the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    11. Tim Lihoreau and Myleene Klass at Classic FM Live 2012

    After a run through of the show, Myleene Klass, one of the hosts for Classic FM Live stopped by to talk to Tim about the exciting evening ahead.

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    12. Tim Lihoreau and Myleene Klass at Classic FM Live 2012

    Myleene Klass, host of Smooth Classics at the weekend told Tim how much she was looking forward to H J Lim's performances of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2.

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    13. Douglas Boyd and Tim Lihoreau at Classic FM Live 2012

    Conductor Douglas Boyd wields the baton for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for Classic FM Live whose performance for the concert includes the unmistakable 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    14. Douglas Boyd Classic FM Live 2012 with Nissan Note

    Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Douglas Boyd spoke to Tim about performing at Classic FM Live and the crucial role time management plays in preparing for a big show. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    15. Sarah Gardner and Tim Lihoreau at Classic FM Live 2012

    Young pianist and winner of the Next BRIT Thing competition, Sarah Gardner is a star of the future. She began playing the piano aged 7 and at age 17 as Classic FM celebrates its 20th birthday, Sarah makes her debut performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    16. Royal Scottish National Orchestra at Classic FM Live 2012

    Maya Iwabuchi, leader of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra spoke to Tim about how she started out as a musician and what it's like to perform at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    17. Classic FM Live 2012 with Nissan Note

    Members of the Crouch End Festival Chorus spoke to Tim about working with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and performing to a capacity crowd at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    18. Tim Lihoreau and Alan Titchmarsh

    Two of our presenters, Tim Lihoreau from the More Music Breakfast, and Alan Titchmarsh, who's on air on Saturday morning, crossed paths in the Nissan Note interview area. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

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    19. Tim Lihoreau and Alan Titchmarsh at Classic FM Live 2012

    Alan told Tim about the reasons why he loves Classic FM Live. An evening of brilliant music is made even better by knowing how much the audience are enjoying it. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

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    20. Margherita Taylor and Tim Lihoreau

    Margherita found the time to chat to Tim when she arrived at the Royal Albert Hall, before she changed into her stunning ballgown for the evening performance.

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    21. Tim Lihoreau and Nicholas Owen at Classic FM Live 2012

    Nicholas Owen brought a splash of colour to the interview area ahead of his part of the evening's performance. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

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