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    Opera in the Park, Leeds 2012

    Classic FM's Margherita Taylor and John Suchet hosted a glorious evening of classical music in the grounds of Temple Newsam Estate as Opera in the Park came to Leeds

    1. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      1. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      On Saturday 21st July Leeds City Council and Classic FM brought a magical evening of live outdoor classical music to the glorious surroundings of Temple Newsam Estate.

    2. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      2. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The event was hosted by Classic FM's John Suchet and Margarita Taylor.

    3. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      3. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The evening featured performances by soprano Lesley Garrett.

    4. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      4. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      While baritone David Kempster also wowed the crowd.

    5. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      5. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Internationally-acclaimed tenor Ji-Min Park was also on the bill.

    6. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      6. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Lesley Garrett laps up the atmosphere.

    7. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      7. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Music was provided by the Orchestra of Opera North – Classic FM’s Orchestra in Yorkshire – and the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus.

    8. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      8. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Classic FM's John Suchet addresses the crowd.

    9. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      9. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Ji-Min Park and Lesley Garrett toast the crowd.

    10. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      10. Lesley Garrett

      The trio sang some of the greatest and most recognisable music from operas, including pieces from La Traviata and La Boheme.

    11. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      11. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Lesley Garrett was back in her home county of Yorkshire.

    12. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      12. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The Leeds Philharmonic Chorus was conducted by Oliver Von Dohnányi.

    13. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      13. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The event was one of the highlights of Classic FM's 20th birthday celebrations.

    14. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      14. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Oliver Von Dohnányi conducts the fantastic Leeds Philharmonic Chorus

    15. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      15. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Von Dohnányi conducting the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus.

    16. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      16. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The day after singing to thousands in Leeds, Garrett was in Paris to singing the National Anthem for triumphant Tour De France champion Bradley Wiggins.

    17. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      17. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      A double bassist on stage at Leeds, Opera in the Park.

    18. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      18. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The crowd enjoyed the return of summer.

    19. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      19. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      After a wet few weeks, the sun shone at Temple Newsam.

    20. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      20. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The event attracted people from all over Yorkshire and beyond.

    21. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      21. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Temple Newsam provided the perfect setting for a party in the park.

    22. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      22. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Classic FM fans at Opera in the Park.

    23. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      23. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The force of fantastic classical music was with these two young fans.

    24. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      24. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Fans soak up the atmosphere before night fall.

    25. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      25. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Raising a glass to Opera in the Park.

    26. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      26. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Concert-goers collect for Crohn's and Colitis UK.

    27. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      27. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Temple Newsam, a stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion, is one of the most celebrated historic houses in the country,

    28. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      28. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The event attracted fans both old and young.

    29. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      29. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Classical music fans make the most of the summer weather and brought picnics.

    30. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      30. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      Night falls over the huge crowd.

    31. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      31. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display.

    32. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      32. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012

      The finale was a fitting end to an amazing day of classical music.

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