Classic FM Summer Live in Liverpool 2014: the performance

Thousands flocked to Liverpool's Sefton Park to see the opening concert of the Liverpool International Music Festival, armed with picnics, wine and a thirst for good music. Our Orchestra in North West England, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic was on stage, and so was our afternoon presenter. Features sun, ferris wheels, sharks, and a Jamie Crick on-stage selfie.

1. It was never hard to spot the night's MC

Our afternoon presenter Jamie Crick was the evening's master or ceremonies - and armed with microphone, iPad and dashing red suit. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
2. And they came from far and wide with their hampers

The sun was out in Sefton Park and there were picnics galore. Now, for the music to match that wine and cheese… Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
3. First up, we were off to Bohemia

It was our orchestra in North West England who took the stage, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra kicked off the festival off with a blazing Dvorak Slavonic Dance. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
4. Trumpets and drums resonated throughout Sefton Park

With a programme rammed with ballet music and classic film scores, the percussion section were kept busy. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
5. The sun was out, so watch out for sharks

The orchestra thundered out the famous notes to John William's iconic Jaws theme. It went down a treat. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
6. Jamie Crick thinks...

And this chap thought it all sounded, well, amazing. Always good to know what you're thinking, Jamie. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
7. And they were there in their thousands

With a crowd like that looking on, there would have been nerves ahead of that triangle solo. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
8. He just had to get his phone out to capture the moment

Ever tech and twitter-savvy, Jamie Crick could not resist taking a selfie. Just him and 20,000 others. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
9. Bravo to the RLPO!

The crowd loved them. They deserved a little break, but were back for the second half accompanying LIverpool legend Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
10. View from the orchestra

Looking out over a packed Sefton Park. A wonderful opening concert for the festival. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
11. Ian Broudie, the Lightning Seeds and full orchestra

The volume was upped a little, people left their picnics to have a little dance. It was a jolly good time. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
12. It was a gorgeous evening

The North West was putting on quite a show. A spectacular sunset to match the evening's orchestral music. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
13. And there were fireworks!

No 1812 Overture tonight, but instead it was to Lou Reed's Perfect Day. And it really was. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
14. And because you can't have too many fireworks

Aren't they pretty? All together now… ooh, ahhhh. See you again next year, Sefton Park! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta