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Around 10,000 classical music lovers took to Trafalgar Square on 27 May 2013 to celebrate the Bank Holiday in style - listening to a live concert of Berlioz from the London Symphony Orchestra and Valery Gergiev.
The concert starts at 6.30pm, but the audience arrive early to ensure they get a seat. Picture: @LondonSymphony
Around 10,000 people sitting on and around Trafalgar Square, with the enclosure itself full to bursting. Picture: Andy Squire
Fresh from a concert in Russia, the LSO prove classical music is for everyone by springing a concert on the centre of London, with maestro Valery Gergiev at the helm. Picture: Andy Squire
Featuring players from the London Symphony Orchestra as well as young musicians from the Guildhall School and LSO On Track take to the stage on Trafalgar Square. Picture: Andy Squire
A rare sight in London - the sun's out, and the LSO are playing Berlioz on Trafalgar Square! Picture: Andy Squire
Featuring players from the London Symphony Orchestra as well as young musicians from the Guildhall School and LSO On Track take to the stage on Trafalgar Square. Picture: Andy Squire
Performing music by Berlioz including the Overture to Le corsaire and the Symphonie fantastique. Picture: Andy Squire
A beautiful view of the church of St Martin in the Fields, as the LSO play live. Picture: Andy Squire
Sitting down and enjoying the music. Picture: @LondonSymphony
Volunteers hand out badges to add to the festival atmosphere on Trafalgar Square. Picture: @LondonSymphony
Presenter Rachel Leach explained Berlioz's ideas, including the 'idée fixe' in the Symphonie Fantastique, a clarinet theme representing the composer's intense love. Picture: Andy Squire
Come rain or shine, the LSO musicians are well-equipped for the British weather. Picture: Andy Squire
It's still unmistakably the centre of London - Nelson's Column proudly marks the spot. Picture: Andy Squire
The concert programme is displayed on big screens on the sides of the square, with helpful notes about the music for classical music first-timers. Picture: Andy Squire
Double basses and harps feature in the orchestral line-up today. Picture: Andy Squire
The church of St Martin in the Fields lights up in the sun. Picture: @LondonSymphony
Principal Percussionist Neil Percy shoots a quick snap of the impressive audience. Picture: @NeilPercyLSO
Big Ben, otherwise known as the Elizabeth Tower, can be seen through the LSO's impressive rain-proof stage. Picture: Andy Squire
Even despite the noise of the surrounding city, the music still draws an impressive crowd, and can be heard throughout the square thanks to a large speaker system. Picture: Andy Squire
Rachel Leach explains the story behind Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. Picture: Andy Squire
Featuring players from the London Symphony Orchestra as well as young musicians from the Guildhall School and LSO On Track take to the stage on Trafalgar Square. Picture: Andy Squire
The sun streams through the LSO's temporary stage.
And it's all over, until next year, that is! Picture: @LondonSymphony