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      Tim arrives at the Royal Albert Hall in a black cab. Pic: Richard Johnson

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      At the main entrance of the Royal Albert Hall. Pic: Richard Johnson

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      Making last minute arrangements before he enters the Hall. Pic: Richard Johnson

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      All signed in, Tim collects his Access All Areas pass. Pic: Richard Johnson

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      The Royal Albert Hall has a whopping 12 doors! Tim wanders around the perimeter to find the right one. Pic: Richard Johnson

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      One of the many celebrities who have visited the Royal Albert Hall. Pic: Richard Johnson

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      A blue plaque for the distinguished conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent. Pic: Richard Johnson

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      Tim searches out the best seat in the stalls! Pic: Richard Johnson

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      Having checked out the view from the stalls, Tim progresses to a box... Pic: Richard Johnson

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      Towards the stage. Pic: Richard Johnson

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      Tim gets a glimpse of Tine Thing Helseth, rehearsing Piazzolla's Libertango on stage. Pic: Richard Johnson

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      A sneak peek of rehearsals on stage, through the curtain. Pic: Richard Johnson

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