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    Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

    The rain didn't stop thousands of people turning out for a spectacular evening of classical music in the beautiful surrounds of Warwick Castle for Summer Proms 2012

    1. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      1. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Thousands of people enjoyed an evening of classical music in the stunning grounds of Warwick Castle.

    2. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      2. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The rain didn’t dampen the crowds’ enthusiasm, waving their Union flags as enthusiastically as their umbrellas as they sang along with the Summer Proms concert.

    3. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      3. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      BRIT Award Nominees the Military Wives Choir made a special appearance on the night.

    4. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      4. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The Military Wives Choir's debut album In My Dreams features rearranged hits such as U2's With or Without You, Bob Dylan's Make You Feel My Love and Coldplay's Fix You, along with their Christmas Number One hit Wherever You Are, written by Royal Wedding composer Paul Mealor.

    5. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      5. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      There wasn't a dry eye in the house during The Military Wives' rendition of 'Wherever You Are'. They also performed 'To Make You Feel My Love' and 'Fix You'.

    6. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      6. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The evening featured the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

    7. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      7. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra start off the night with William Tell which brought out the flags.

    8. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      8. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Sarah Ryan wowed the crowd.

    9. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      9. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      While another of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's tar sololist, Nicky Spence was in typical fine form.

    10. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      10. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Conductor Jae Alexander salutes the crowd.

    11. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      11. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      A violinist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

    12. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      12. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      A cellist from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

    13. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      13. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The damp evening didn't ruin the crowds enjoyment.

    14. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      14. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The previous evening, 20,000 people had enjoyed pop singer Jessie J's performance at Warwick Castle.

    15. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      15. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Soloist Sarah Ryan was just as entertaining.

    16. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      16. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      As was a kilt-wearing Nicky Spence who sang 'In My Dreams' with the Military Wives Choir.

    17. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      17. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      NIcky Spence wowed the crowd with his fine voice - and very short kilt!

    18. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      18. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Patriotic fever gripped the crowd.

    19. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      19. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Concert-goers enjoyed some very fancy picnics.

    20. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      20. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Fans fly the flag.

    21. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      21. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Fans enjoy a very red, white and blue picnic in the grounds of Warwick Castle.

    22. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      22. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The spirit of the Queen's Golden Jubilee and the Olympics hit Warwick Castle.

    23. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      23. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Fans weren't put off by the Great British Summer as the grounds became a sea of umbrellas.

    24. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      24. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Fans kept smiling despite the heavy rain.

    25. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      25. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      One of the evening’s many highlights was an aerobatic display by an original World War II Spitfire, choreographed to dramatic themes.

    26. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      26. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The World War 2 spitfire flew over the Summer Proms crowd to the rousing Dam Busters.

    27. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      27. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      A fan keeps the rain off with a Union flag hat.

    28. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      28. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Festival goers ignored the mud as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra took their seats.

    29. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      29. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The crowd kept the rain off in style.

    30. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      30. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The flags kept flying through the rain.

    31. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      31. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The five thousands fans were enraptured by the performances.

    32. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      32. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      A patriotic tune got the Union flags flying.

    33. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      33. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      As dusk fell, revellers found their dancing feet.

    34. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      34. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Soloists Sarah Ryan and Nicky Spence got into the spirit of the evening as night drew in.

    35. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      35. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Conductor Jae Alexander flys the flag during the finale.

    36. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      36. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The grande finale was a fitting finish.

    37. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      37. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The Military Wives joined in the fun of the finale.

    38. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      38. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The evening ended with a spectacular firework display.

    39. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      39. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      Fireworks over the stage were the perfect ending to a spectacular evening of classical music.

    40. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      40. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The stage was lit up by the amazing display.

    41. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      41. Warwick Castle Summer Proms 2012

      The event paid tribute to our armed forces by fundraising for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association.

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