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    Around the World In 18 Tunes - the performance

    All the performance pictures from the Armonico Consort's 'Around The World In 18 Tunes' concert, featuring 1,200 school children from all over the country, and Russell Watson performing 'You Raise Me Up'.

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      1. Dazzling display

      The 'Around The World In 18 Tunes' concert kicks off with some colourful clothing and rousing performances of music from all around the globe. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      2. The AC Academy

      Taking centre stage are the elite young singers of the Armonico Consort's youthful stars, the AC Academy. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      3. One of tonight's soloists

      One of tonight's soloists sings Bernstein's 'Maria', from West Side Story. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      4. Massed choir

      The massed choirs perform music from all over the world. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      5. The Armonico Consort concert

      The first half gets off to a colourful start. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      6. One of tonight's conductors

      One of tonight's conductors guides the choirs through the first half. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      7. The AC Academy

      Music by Karl Jenkins, Leonard Bernstein and even Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Sing' feature in the first half. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      8. Impressive stage

      The Royal Albert Hall looks incredible, thanks to the 1,200 school children performers. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      9. Sea of red

      Just a fraction of the school choirs in tonight's epic concert. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      10. A cracking Adiemus

      The huge choral forces sound fantastic in a performance of Karl Jenkins' classic 'Adiemus'. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      11. Actions as well!

      Photo: Richard Johnson

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      12. Green and Yellow

      The glorious colours give the Albert Hall a fantastic wash of colour. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      13. Christopher Monks

      Conductor Christopher Monks leads from the front during the first half. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      14. Leading the performance

      One of several conductors required to marshal the mammoth forces in the Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      15. Piano man

      The pianist in tonight's top-notch backing band. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      16. Around the world with percussion

      Just a hint of the various world music also on display in the first half. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      17. 'Sing it louder...'

      The first half concludes with a rousing performance of Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber's song 'Sing'. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      18. Tonight's choirs

      Just a handful of tonight's 1,200-strong massed choir, made up of school choirs from all over the country. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      19. On My Own

      One of tonight's soloists performs a fantastic rendition of 'On My Own' from Les Misérables. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      20. Christopher Monks

      Christopher Monks conducts the massed choirs in the first half. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      21. The band plays on

      Tonight's band provide awesome accompaniment for the huge variety of music on offer tonight. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      22. Russell Watson performs at 'Around The World In 18 Tunes'

      The great tenor Russell Watson sings 'You Raise Me Up' on stage at the Royal Albert Hall, a huge inspiration to the kids he's standing in front of. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      23. Two young soloists

      Singing a duet made famous by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion, 'The Prayer', Alex and Eloise show themselves to be stars of the future. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      24. A stage full of colour

      The stage at the Royal Albert Hall bursts with colour - an epic sound in an epic venue. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      25. 'What shall we do with the drunken sailor?'

      Conductor Christopher Monks leads the audience in a huge sing-along of 'What shall we do with the drunken sailor' - what a racket! Photo: Richard Johnson

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      26. Thank yous...

      Christopher Monks takes a few moments to thank everyone involved with the concerts - parents, performers, organisers and everyone else. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      27. Russell Watson

      Russell Watson shows the young performers what the future might hold for them. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      28. Russell Watson performs

      'The Voice' shows the Albert Hall exactly why he's got that nickname. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      29. The hall looking splendid...

      The Royal Albert Hall has rarely looked so colourful, thanks the to 1,200 school children from all over the country. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      30. Some of tonight's performers

      Gathered from all around the country, tonight's school choir performers have come to the Albert Hall to show off their potential. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      31. Russell takes the applause

      Russell Watson takes his well-earned applause after a barnstorming 'You Raise Me Up'. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      32. View from the stage

      This is what the performers see... scary stuff! Photo: Richard Johnson

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      33. Everybody watch...

      Christopher Monks keeps the choirs together in the huge ensemble performances. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      34. Massed choirs, massive effect

      The huge choral forces create an impressive sound in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson

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      35. A round of applause

      It's not just the performers that get a round of applause - they also thanked their parents and all the event's organisers, without whom none of it would have happened. Photo: Richard Johnson

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