Around the World in 18 Tunes - the rehearsal

1. Rehearsals begin

The stage is set at the rehearsal for the Armonico Consort's 'Around The World In 18 Tunes' concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, with 1,200 school children from around the country. Photo: Richard Johnson

2. The stage is set

The theme of tonight's concert is 'Around The World in 18 Tunes', and features music from all over the globe. Photo: Richard Johnson

3. Armonico Consort rehearsals

Russell Watson will join the fun later in the concert, performing 'You Raise Me Up'. Photo: Richard Johnson

4. Armonico Consort rehearsals

Schools from London, Wales, Coventry and Warwickshire join AC Academy choirs to make up the massive choral forces. Photo: Richard Johnson

5. Armonico Consort rehearsals

The choirs are joined by a full band on stage, providing the evening's musical accompaniment. Photo: Richard Johnson

6. Armonico Consort rehearsals

Looking sharp in their school uniforms, tonight's performers add the finishing touches to their pieces. Photo: Richard Johnson

7. Christopher Monks conducts

The conductor for the evening, Christopher Monks, gets rehearsals underway. Photo: Richard Johnson

8. Armonico Consort rehearsals

Spirits are high as preparations are made for tonight's concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson

9. Taking over the hall

There are so many performers tonight that they spill out into the main seating. Photo: Richard Johnson

10. Complete with actions!

Everyone gets into the actions during rehearsals at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson

11. Armonico Consort rehearsals

Adding the finishing touches to their performances... Photo: Richard Johnson

12. Ready for the big show

Tonight's concert will feature music by Karl Jenkins and even Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Photo: Richard Johnson

13. Piano man

Tonight's band sounding great in rehearsal Photo: Richard Johnson

14. Practice makes perfect

The Armonico Consort rehearsals continue through the afternoon. Photo: Richard Johnson

15. Diverse repertoire

A huge range of music is covered in the concert, including a rousing rendition of 'What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor'! Photo: Richard Johnson

16. An impressive stage

The Royal Albert Hall stage looks magnificent in the Armonico Consort rehearsals. Photo: Richard Johnson

17. Rehearsals continue

School choirs from all over the country have joined forces for tonight's Armonico Consort concert Photo: Richard Johnson

18. Stars of tomorrow?

A huge range of musical talent for the future is on display in rehearsal. Photo: Richard Johnson

19. Armonico Consort rehearsals

Armonico Consort rehearsals continue at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson

20. Up in the choir stalls

The choir stalls are full to bursting at the rehearsals for tonight's concert. Photo: Richard Johnson

21. Ready for the show?

Tonight's 'Around The World In 18 Tunes' concert will feature music from and inspired by all areas of the globe. Photo: Richard Johnson

22. The band in rehearsal

The choirs are joined by a top-notch backing band for the concert. Photo: Richard Johnson

23. The soloists rehearse

Tonight's soloists from The AC Academy get ready for their performance. Photo: Richard Johnson

24. Don't forget the actions

Many of tonight's numbers feature some actions - make sure you join in, audience! Photo: Richard Johnson

25. The band in rehearsal

The top-notch band get ready for their performance at the Armonico Consort's 'Around The World In 18 Tunes'. Photo: Richard Johnson

26. Every corner filled

Every corner of the Albert Hall is filled with sound in rehearsal for the Armonico Consort's AC Academy concert - now they just need an audience... Photo: Richard Johnson

27. Band and choir

The band and the huge massed choirs on stage in rehearsals. Photo: Richard Johnson

28. Christopher Monks

Tonight's conductor Christopher Monks makes sure everything's up to scratch in rehearsal. Photo: Richard Johnson

29. View from the stage

The performers' eye view in rehearsal - it'll be much scarier in the actual performance... Photo: Richard Johnson

30. Rehearsals almost over...

It's almost time for the rehearsals to finish and the concert to begin - all the finishing touches have been made, we just need an audience. Photo: Richard Johnson

31. Rehearsals for the Armonico Consort concert

Another rehearsal shot as the choirs get ready for the big performance. Photo: Richard Johnson

32. The venue for tonight's concert

The choirs' coaches parked outside the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson

33. Russell Watson rehearses

'The Voice' Russell Watson runs through his version of 'You Raise Me Up' at the Royal Albert Hall in preparation for tonight. Photo: Richard Johnson

34. Russell Watson and Christopher Monks

Russell Watson goes over his performance with conductor Christopher Monks. Photo: Richard Johnson

35. Russell Watson in soundcheck

Soundchecking for tonight's performance, Russell Watson is in fine voice at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson

36. What a pro

Russell Watson finds time for a quick joke while he soundchecks for the 'Around The World In 18 Tunes' concert. Photo: Richard Johnson

37. Checking his tuning

'The Voice' checks his tuning in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson

38. Inspiring stuff

Watson enjoys soundchecking his performance of 'You Raise Me Up' during rehearsals. Photo: Richard Johnson

39. Russell Watson rehearses

Tenor Russell Watson makes sure everything's in order for his performance at the Armonico Consort's concert at the Royal Albert Hall. His co-performers will be 1,200 school children! Photo: Richard Johnson