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    Gramophone Awards 2014: behind the scenes

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    All the backstage highlights, chats with the stars and the ceremony itself - we go behind the scenes at the Gramophone Awards 2014.

    1. Gramophones behind the scenes

      1. St John's Smith Square

      The venue for tonight's glittering ceremony, the legendary concert venue in the heart of Westminster.

    2. Gramophones behind the scenes

      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.

    3. Gramophones behind the scenes

      3. John Suchet with Benjamin Grosvenor

      Snatching a quick word with previous Gramophone Award winner and superstar young pianist Benjamin Grosvenor.

    4. Gramophones behind the scenes

      4. Ready for guests

      Soon this room will be full of the classical music world's elite...

    5. Gramophones behind the scenes

      5. Sir Neville's seat

      Wonder if he's having the meat course? Sir Neville Marriner's place is prepared...

    6. John Suchet and Benjamin Grosvenor

      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.

    7. Gramophones behind the scenes

      7. The ceremony begins

      We're off! Let the canapés flow forth!

    8. Gramophones behind the scenes

      8. The organ

      Sadly not getting and airing tonight, but still, a mighty organ always goes down well in the classical world.

    9. Sir James Galway and John Suchet

      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.

    10. Sir James Galway

      10. Sir James Galway

      Sir James Galway on stage at the Gramophones - we've got the best seats in the house!

    11. Sir Neville Marriner and John Suchet

      11. Sir Neville Marriner and John Suchet

      Two legends, side by side...

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