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    Around the World in 18 Tunes - the rehearsal

    The Armonico Consort's AC Academy and the Royal Albert Hall joined forces with 1,200 school children and Russell Watson for an epic concert - here are the rehearsal snaps!

    1. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      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. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      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

      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

      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

      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

      6. Armonico Consort rehearsals

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

    7. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      7. Christopher Monks conducts

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

    8. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      8. Armonico Consort rehearsals

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

    9. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      9. Taking over the hall

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

    10. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      10. Complete with actions!

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

    11. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      11. Armonico Consort rehearsals

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

    12. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      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. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      13. Piano man

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

    14. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      14. Practice makes perfect

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

    15. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      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. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      16. An impressive stage

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

    17. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      17. Rehearsals continue

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

    18. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      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

      19. Armonico Consort rehearsals

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

    20. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      20. Up in the choir stalls

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

    21. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      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. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      22. The band in rehearsal

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

    23. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      23. The soloists rehearse

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

    24. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      24. Don't forget the actions

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

    25. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      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. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      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. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      27. Band and choir

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

    28. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      28. Christopher Monks

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

    29. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      29. View from the stage

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

    30. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      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. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      31. Rehearsals for the Armonico Consort concert

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

    32. Armonico Consort rehearsals

      32. The venue for tonight's concert

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

    33. russell watson armonico consort

      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 armonico consort

      34. Russell Watson and Christopher Monks

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

    35. russell watson armonico consort

      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. russell watson armonico consort

      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. russell watson armonico consort

      37. Checking his tuning

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

    38. russell watson armonico consort

      38. Inspiring stuff

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

    39. russell watson armonico consort

      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

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