The Darley Park Concert, Derby: pictures from the 2015 event
It was one of the biggest classical concerts of the summer, with over 30,000 people descending on a beautiful Derby park to hear the fantastic Sinfonia Viva orchestra - and Classic FM's Nicholas Owen was the host.
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1. Fireworks finale
Fireworks bring the Darley Park Concert to an end. The Derby concert is one of the UK's biggest classical concerts - and it was hosted this year by Classic FM's own Nicholas Owen... Photography: Andy Squire
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2. Nicholas Owen hosts the Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted the Darley Park Concert in Derby, while the wonderful Sinfonia Viva provided the music.
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3. The crowds assemble
Early birds arrive at the Darley Park Concert - the first of an estimated 30,000 crowd who have come to hear the fantastic Sinfonia Viva.
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4. Pre-concert entertainment
Karl and the Marx Brothers warm the crowd up with some pre-concert entertainment.
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5. Pre-concert entertainment
Karl and the Marx Brothers warm the crowd up with some pre-concert entertainment.
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6. Sinfonia Viva
Sinfonia Viva tune up in preparation for one of the biggest classical concerts in the UK: the Darley Park Concert.
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7. Sinfonia Viva
Sinfonia Viva prepare for one of the biggest classical concerts in the UK: the Darley Park Concert.
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8. Oliver Johnston and Rosalind Coad
Tenor Oliver Johnston and soprano Rosalind Coad sing at the Darley Park Concert.
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9. The Darley Park Concert
One of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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10. The Darley Park Concert, Derby 27
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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11. Sinfonia Viva at the Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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12. Sinfonia Viva at the Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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13. Sinfonia Viva at the Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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14. Sinfonia Viva at the Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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15. Sinfonia Viva at the Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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16. The Darley Park Concert, Derby 26
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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17. Sinfonia Viva at the Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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18. Sinfonia Viva at the Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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19. Nicholas Owen at the Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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20. Sinfonia Viva at the Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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21. The Darley Park Concert, Derby 19
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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22. Rosalind Coad
Soprano Rosalind Coad sings at the Darley Park Concert
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23. Nicholas Owen at the Darley Park Concert, Derby
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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24. The Darley Park Concert, Derby 16
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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25. Oliver Johnston and Rosalind Coad sing
Tenor Oliver Johnston and soprano Rosalind Coad sing at the Darley Park Concert.
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26. The Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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27. The Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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28. The Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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29. The Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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30. The Darley Park Concert
Classic FM's Nicholas Owen hosted one of the biggest outdoor classical concerts in the UK in Derby's beautiful Darley Park.
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31. Oliver Johnston belts out a note
Tenor Oliver Johnston sings at the Darley Park Concert.
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32. Fireworks at the Darley Park Concert
Fireworks bring the Darley Park Concert to an end.
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33. Firework finale
Fireworks bring the Darley Park Concert to an end.
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34. Fireworks finale
Fireworks bring the Darley Park Concert to an end.
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35. Fireworks finale
Fireworks bring down the curtain on one of the biggest classical concerts in the UK. Photography: Andy Squire
