Gramophone Awards 2014: behind the scenes
All the backstage highlights, chats with the stars and the ceremony itself - we go behind the scenes at the Gramophone Awards 2014.
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1. St John's Smith Square
The venue for tonight's glittering ceremony, the legendary concert venue in the heart of Westminster.
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2. Where are you sitting?
If you look closely, you'll see a list of pretty much every important person in the classical music world. And you'll know where they're sitting, too.
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3. John Suchet with Benjamin Grosvenor
Snatching a quick word with previous Gramophone Award winner and superstar young pianist Benjamin Grosvenor.
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4. Ready for guests
Soon this room will be full of the classical music world's elite...
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5. Sir Neville's seat
Wonder if he's having the meat course? Sir Neville Marriner's place is prepared...
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6. John Suchet and Benjamin Grosvenor
A quick snap with our very own morning man and the young pianist, ahead of Grosvenor presenting an award at the Gramophones.
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7. The ceremony begins
We're off! Let the canapés flow forth!
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8. The organ
Sadly not getting and airing tonight, but still, a mighty organ always goes down well in the classical world.
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9. Sir James Galway and John Suchet
No big deal, just the Man with the Golden Flute, James Galway, chatting to John Suchet. Somebody pinch us.
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10. Sir James Galway
Sir James Galway on stage at the Gramophones - we've got the best seats in the house!
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11. Sir Neville Marriner and John Suchet
Two legends, side by side...
