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Classic FM Live 2013 with Laithwaite's Wine: the performance
All the pictures from Classic FM Live at the Royal Albert Hall - see Milos, Amy Dickson, Amore, Michael Collins, Jennifer Pike and more in concert.
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1. The Philharmonia Orchestra open Classic FM Live
Tonight's orchestra kick off the proceedings with Bernstein's Candide Overture.
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2. Michael Collins conducts tonight's performance
Tonight's conductor (and a soloist!) Michael Collins shows off the Philharmonia.
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3. Sir James Galway at Classic FM Live
The Man With The Golden Flute takes on Mercadente in tonight's concert.
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4. A grand backdrop
Sir James Galway is spotlit against the incredible surrounds of the Albert Hall.
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5. Soaking up the applause
Taking a well-earned round of applause from the 5,000-strong crowd.
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6. Miloš Karadaglić performs at Classic FM Live
The man of the moment brings his trademark guitar passion to the Albert Hall.
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7. Miloš Karadaglić & Ksenija Sidorova at Classic FM Live
The guitarist and his trusty accordion accompanist take on Piazzolla's Libertango.
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8. Well done guys!
Taking some well-earned applause, it's Milos and Ksenija at Classic FM Live.
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9. Jennifer Pike performs Bruch Classic FM Live
Taking on the mighty Bruch violin concerto, it's violinist extraordinaire Jennifer Pike.
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10. Jennifer Pike at Classic FM Live
Proving that all seats in the Albert Hall are good seats, here's a pic of Jennifer Pike playing Bruch.
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11. Jennifer Pike
Jennifer Pike looks to the ceiling for inspiration, obviously...
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12. Jennifer Pike in the magnificent Albert Hall
The incredible backdrop of the Royal Albert Hall, and Jennifer Pike just about visible in the distance.
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13. Howard Goodall conducts at Classic FM Live
Conducting his new piece, 'More Tomorrows', Classic FM's composer-in-residence Howard Goodall coaxes a stirring performance.
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14. Howard Goodall conducts
Written for Cancer Research UK, the piece was composed by Howard after he spent time with many different people who have dealt with the illness.
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15. Howard Goodall conducts
Wringing every emotion out of his new piece, Howard Goodall conducts the Philharmonia.
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16. Jennifer Pike takes the applause
A magnificent Bruch concerto performance - one happy-looking Jennifer Pike.
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17. The intensity grows
Howard's piece 'More Tomorrows' hits an emotional high.
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18. John Suchet and Margherita Taylor host Classic FM Live
John and Margherita take to the stage to introduce the acts at tonight's Classic FM Live.
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19. Miloš Karadaglić gives us a little passion
Wowing the crowds with an anonymous guitar romance, it's the Montenegrin master of mellifluous guitar-playing.
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20. Tonight's conductor, Michael Collins
He's got a big job tonight - not only is Michael Collins conducting, he's also performing a clarinet solo later in the show!
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21. Howard and John on stage
Howard and John talk about Howard's latest composition on stage at Classic FM Live.
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22. John Suchet at Classic FM Live
Our very own John Suchet hosts the evening with Margherita Taylor - here he is introducing the next incredible performer.
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23. Philharmonia are back
Kicking off the second half with Mozart's Overture to the Marriage of Figaro, Michael Collins leads Philharmonia in this rousing number.
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24. Amore at Classic FM Live
Opera band Amore take to the stage (from various starting points) and treat us to a giddy bit of Verdi.
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25. Victoria Gray from Amore at Classic FM Live
Appearing as if from nowhere, it's Victoria from Amore!
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26. David Webb from Amore at Classic FM Live
Where do they keep coming from?! David Webb shows off his operatic credentials with help from the rest of Amore.
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27. Amore on stage at Classic FM Live
Now THAT's what you call a suit. Good job Peter from Amore!
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28. Amore wow the crowds
Giving the audience a welcome blast of Verdi, it's opera band Amore.
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29. David from Amore makes his way
Did someone not give him the right directions? David from Amore fights through the crowd to get to the stage.
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30. Amore make their way to the stage
Someone else clearly didn't get the 'let's meet on the stage' memo...
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31. Philharmonia Orchestra Finale Classic FM Live
What an incredible sight - the Albert Hall is positively glowing by the time we get the 1812 Overture.
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32. Philharmonia at Classic FM Live
Tonight's orchestra, looking splendid as ever in the Royal Albert Hall.
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33. Michael Collins at Classic FM Live
Proving that he can perform with two different sticks in one evening, Michael Collins picks up the clarinet.
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34. Amy Dickson performs
Saxophonist Amy Dickson shows the Albert Hall just how the soprano sax should sound.
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35. Miloš Karadaglić performs Andrew Lloyd Webber's new work
Milos takes the applause after a great performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new tune from his musical Stephen Ward.
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36. Cheers! Amore perform at Classic FM Live
Amore win over the crowd effortlessly thanks to a hearty drinking song.
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37. No baton for Michael Collins
Conducting doesn't have to mean a baton, as Michael Collins proves...
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38. Michael Collins performs
Playing a rousing version of Monti's Czardas, Michael Collins gets the audience clapping along.
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39. Amy Dickson takes the applause
Saxophonist Amy Dickson's parents made the trip all the way from Australia just to see their daughter perform tonight.
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40. Philharmonia and the pyrotechnics!
Spectacular scenes to accompany the equally spectacular sound of Classic FM's Orchestra on Tour.
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41. Monica from Amore at Classic FM Live
Monica McGhee from Amore wows the crowds at Classic FM Live.
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42. Michael Collins takes the applause
Has anyone worked as hard as Michael Collins tonight?
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43. Amy Dickson at Classic FM Live
Flying the flag for saxophonists in classical music, Amy Dickson gives us a blast of Fauré's Pavane.
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44. Firework finale!
It's Tchaikovsky's 1812, and that can only mean one thing... explosions!
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45. Earplugs, people...
Ooh, look at the fireworks! It must be the 1812...
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46. The finale!
You rarely see the Albert Hall quite like this - look how bright it is!
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47. More fireworks at Classic FM Live
Finales don't come any bigger than this - Classic FM can't get enough of the pyrotechnics.
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48. Philharmonia take their bow
Tonight's orchestra take their bow for the evening, and richly deserved.
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49. Amore on stage
Another shot of Amore performing at Classic FM Live. That suit. Cannot get over that suit.
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50. Sir James Galway & Michael Collins
A moment of respect between two greats of the woodwind world.
