Classic FM Live 2013 with Laithwaite's Wine: the rehearsals

Classical music's brightest stars, including Miloš Karadaglić, Jennifer Pike, and Sir James Galway have descended on the Royal Albert Hall to rehearse for Classic FM Live.

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   1. Mozart on stage at Classic FM Live

   Jennifer Pike rehearses on stage. Pictures: Richard Johnson

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   2. Jennifer Pike on stage at Classic FM Live

   Jennifer rehearses the Bruch Violin Concerto ahead of tonight's concert. Pictures: Richard Johnson

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   3. Philharmonia Orchestra

   Philharmonia Orchestra, Classic FM's Orchestra on Tour take to the stage. Pictures: Richard Johnson

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   4. Jennifer Pike at Classic FM Live

   Jennifer Pike on stage at the Albert Hall. Pictures: Richard Johnson

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   5. Jennifer Pike rehearses

   Violinist Jennifer Pike rehearses for her epic performance at Classic FM Live. Pictures: Richard Johnson

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   6. Jennifer Pike rehearses Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1

   Jennifer Pike makes sure the Bruch concerto sounds up to scratch for tonight. Pictures: Richard Johnson

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   7. Preparing the orchestra

   Making sure the orchestra is in fine voice this evening... Pictures: Richard Johnson

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   8. Ksenija Sidorova rehearses for Classic FM Live

   Miloš Karadaglić's on-stage companion for Piazzolla's Libertango, Ksenija Sidorova, rehearses for her part this evening. Pictures: Richard Johnson

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    9. Ksenija Sidorova rehearses

    Making sure every note is perfect... Pictures: Richard Johnson

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    10. Miloš Karadaglić Classic FM Live 2013 rehearsals

    The great Miloš adds the final touches to his pieces for Classic FM Live... Pictures: Richard Johnson

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    11. Miloš' last-minute prep...

    The Montenegrin is due to play some typically full-blooded pieces this evening - here he is rehearsing. Pictures: Richard Johnson

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    12. Sir James Galway rehearses

    The Man with the Golden Flute himself, Sir James Galway rehearses ahead of tonight's Classic FM Live performance. Pictures: Richard Johnson

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    13. The Man with the Golden Flute rehearses

    Even living legends need to rehearse - Sir James Galway is in fine fettle ahead of Classic FM Live. Pictures: Richard Johnson

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    14. Sir James Galway rehearses in the Albert Hall

    Just adding a few final touches to tonight's performance, no doubt...Pictures: Richard Johnson

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    15. Classic FM Live with Laithwaite's Wine

    Laithwaite's have paired each performer with a specific wine this evening. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    16. Howard Goodall

    Howard Goodall, Classic FM's composer in residence, rehearses his new piece, More Tomorrows. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    17. Amy Dickson

    Amy Dickson shows off the soprano saxophone on stage ahead of her performance tonight, where she'll be playing an arrangement of Fauré's Pavane.

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    18. Philharmonia Orchestra

    Classic FM's Orchestra on Tour, Philharmonia Orchestra, rehearse Bernstein on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    19. Amore rehearse on stage

    Their lips are sealed about their performance tonight, but we can reveal operatic four-piece Amore are sounding great in rehearsal! Picture: Richard Johnson

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    20. Amy Dickson plays Fauré

    A beautiful rendition of Fauré's spell-binding Pavane, Amy makes the arrangement her own in rehearsals. We're looking forward to the performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    21. Philharmonia Orchestra

    Accompanying Jennifer Pike's performance of Bruch's Violin Concerto, the Phiharmonia put the finishing touches to tonight's performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    22. The 1812 Overture...?

    No surprises for guessing which piece the Philharmonia Orchestra are rehearsing. It's Tchaikovsky's rousing 1812 Overture, complete with canons and cymbals. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    23. Philharmonia Orchestra: the cello section

    The cellos of Philharmonia Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    24. Philharmonia Orchestra: the triangle

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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    25. Philharmonia Orchestra at Classic FM Live 2013

    Philharmonia Orchestra's horn section prepare their parts ahead of the concert. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    26. Bass players from Philharmonia Orchestra

    The view from the back: the double bassists on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    27. Philharmonia Orchestra keep the beat

    The percussion section keep the beat on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    28. Howard Goodall rehearses More Tomorrows

    Howard Goodall puts the finishing touches to his new piece, More Tomorrows, ahead of the premiere this evening. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    29. The Philharmonia Orchestra trumpets

    The trumpet section of Philharmonia Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    30. The Royal Albert Hall

    The stunning view from the auditorium. Even without tonight's audience, the hall looks mightily impressive. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    31. The brass section of Philharmonia Orchestra

    Blasting out their splendid tunes, the brass section warm up ahead of the concert this evening. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    32. Philharmonia Orchestra double basses

    The double basses rehearse for Classic FM Live. Have a look at the incredible string extension - it makes the bass even lower! Picture: Richard Johnson

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    33. Howard Goodall conducts

    Howard Goodall conducts at Classic FM Live, rehearsing his piece for Classic FM and Cancer Research UK. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    34. The Oboes of Philharmonia Orchestra

    The oboes on stage at London's Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    35. The Philharmonia Orchestra bassoons

    The bassoon section of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    36. Howard Goodall at Classic FM Live

    Bringing out every detail, Howard Goodall puts the finishing touches to his new piece. Picture: Richard Johnson

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