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
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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.
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2. Classic FM Opera in the Park July 2012
The event was hosted by Classic FM's John Suchet and Margarita Taylor.
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The evening featured performances by soprano Lesley Garrett.
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While baritone David Kempster also wowed the crowd.
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Internationally-acclaimed tenor Ji-Min Park was also on the bill.
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Lesley Garrett laps up the atmosphere.
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Music was provided by the Orchestra of Opera North – Classic FM’s Orchestra in Yorkshire – and the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus.
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Classic FM's John Suchet addresses the crowd.
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Ji-Min Park and Lesley Garrett toast the crowd.
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10. Lesley Garrett
The trio sang some of the greatest and most recognisable music from operas, including pieces from La Traviata and La Boheme.
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Lesley Garrett was back in her home county of Yorkshire.
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The Leeds Philharmonic Chorus was conducted by Oliver Von Dohnányi.
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The event was one of the highlights of Classic FM's 20th birthday celebrations.
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Oliver Von Dohnányi conducts the fantastic Leeds Philharmonic Chorus
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Von Dohnányi conducting the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus.
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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.
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A double bassist on stage at Leeds, Opera in the Park.
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The crowd enjoyed the return of summer.
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After a wet few weeks, the sun shone at Temple Newsam.
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The event attracted people from all over Yorkshire and beyond.
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Temple Newsam provided the perfect setting for a party in the park.
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Classic FM fans at Opera in the Park.
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The force of fantastic classical music was with these two young fans.
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Fans soak up the atmosphere before night fall.
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Raising a glass to Opera in the Park.
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Concert-goers collect for Crohn's and Colitis UK.
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Temple Newsam, a stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion, is one of the most celebrated historic houses in the country,
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The event attracted fans both old and young.
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Classical music fans make the most of the summer weather and brought picnics.
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Night falls over the huge crowd.
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The evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display.
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The finale was a fitting end to an amazing day of classical music.
