Classic FM Live is here!
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1. Tuning up
The lights and sound have been checked, rehearsals are underway and the piano has been tuned. Pic: Richard Johnson
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2. Tuning up
The tuner checks the piano that Danny Driver will play. Pic: Richard Johnson
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3. Tuning the harp
An Orchestra of Opera North harpist tunes up. Pic: Richard Johnson
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4. The Royal Albert Hall
An empty Royal Albert Hall - it looked a little different by the evening! Pic: Richard Johnson
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5. Music stands
Even the music stands had been personalised for Classic FM Live. Pic: Richard Johnson
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6. The Royal Albert Hall
Once more the Royal Albert Hall provided the spectacular venue for Classic FM Live. Pic: Richard Johnson
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7. The Royal Albert Hall
Pic: Richard Johnson
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8. The Stage Door
Presenters and artists could be seen entering and leaving by this door throughout the day. Pic: Richard Johnson
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9. Classic FM Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Pic: Richard Johnson
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10. The Royal Albert Hall
Pic: Richard Johnson
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11. The stage is set
Pic: Richard Johnson
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12. The Orchestra of Opera North
The Orchestra of Opera North harpist. Pic: Richard Johnson
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13. An Orchestra of Opera North cellist
The Orchestra of Opera North rehearse at the Royal Albert Hall. Pic: Richard Johnson
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14. Backstage at the Royal Albert Hall
We don't envy the bass section having to manoeuvre these instruments around! Pic: Richard Johnson
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15. The Orchestra of Opera North
The Orchestra of Opera North hard at work rehearsing for Classic FM Live. Here's a member of the bass section. Pic: Richard Johnson
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16. A member of the bass section
Tuning up for rehearsals. Pic: Richard Johnson
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17. Tim Lihoreau backstage with the stars
Tim Lihoreau caught up with all the artists backstage throughout the afternoon. Pic: Richard Johnson
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18. Backstage at the Royal Albert Hall
Double basses lined up backstage. Pic: Richard Johnson
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19. John Suchet's dressing room
Pic: Richard Johnson