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...

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