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    Darley Park 2012 - the official pictures!

    John Suchet presented and 25,000 of you attended this year's Darley Park concert. Despite the weather, it was a belter.

    1. Darley Park Concert

      1. The crowds trickle in...

      Early birds start picking their spots for the evening.

    2. Darley Park 2012

      2. John Suchet and the audience

      Classic FM presenter John Suchet in front of the estimated 25,000 people in attendance.

    3. Darley Park Concert

      3. No, not part of the light show

      ...but a nice side-effect of the changeable weather conditions.

    4. Darley Park Concert

      4. The weather at least provided a little nice scenery...

    5. Darley Park 2012

      5. Rain? What rain?

      The 25,000 strong audience at Darley Park enjoying the concert despite the conditions. Photo credit: Robert Day

    6. Darley Park 2012

      6. And up go the umbrellas

      Did we say is rained a little?

    7. Darley Park 2012

      7. The Darley Park audience

      the mud may have been ubiquitous, but the spirit was infectious.

    8. Darley Park 2012

      8. Sinfonia ViVA

      The evening's music was beautifully played all evening by the East Midlands orchestra, Sinfonia ViVA. Photo credit: Robert Day

    9. Darley Park 2012

      9. Sinfonia ViVA

      A member of the evening's orchestra in full flight. Photo credit: Robert Day

    10. Darley Park 2012

      10. Sinfonia ViVA

      Among the highlights played by the orchestra were Walton's Crown Imperial and Vangelis' Chariots of Fire. Photo credit: Robert Day

    11. Darley Park 2012

      11. Mary Carewe

      The evening's singer, Mary Carewe, takes to the stage. Photo credit: Robert Day

    12. Darley Park 2012

      12. Sinfonia ViVA

      The orchestra of the evening playing on the huge Darley Park stage. Photo credit: Robert Day

    13. Darley Park 2012

      13. Darley Park 2012

      The Darley Park in all its glory... Photo credit: Robert Day

    14. Darley Park 2012

      14. John Suchet on the Darley Park stage

      In front of the Darley Park audience, John Suchet keep the evening moving. Photo credit: Robert Day

    15. Darley Park 2012

      15. The grand finale

      A rousing climax to the evening was marked with some dazzling fireworks. Photo credit: Robert Day

    16. Darley Park 2012

      16. The end of the concert

      Fireworks crown another amazing concert. Photo credit: Robert Day

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