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Darley Park 2014: all the stunning concert pictures
A spectacular evening of music - and fireworks of course! - at Darley Park, Derby, as 30,000 people joined us at an amazing outdoor concert for a fantastic array of music inspired by trains, performed by Sinfonia Viva, conductor James Holmes, baritone Grant Doyle, and the Big Adventures Youth Theatre Company.
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1. The stage in Darley Park
It's the Sydney Opera House of Derby as Sinfonia Viva tune up in preparation for an afternoon of great music - all inspired by trains! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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2. Sinfonia Viva
East Midlands Orchestra Sinfonia Viva got the crowd going with their rendition of Dvorak's Slavonic Dance as the 30,000 strong audience poured in to Darley Park. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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3. The Rolls-Royce Ladies Choir
All the music at the concert had a link with the railway, in celebration of the 175th anniversary Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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4. Nicholas Owen presents
A full weekend of classical music for Classic FM's Nicholas Owen, who not only presented his afternoon show on Saturday, but took a trip to Derby to introduce the concert - speaking passionately to the huge crowd. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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5. Big Adventures Youth Theatre Company
All smiles from the Big Adventures Youth Theatre Company as they wowed the crowd with some classics from the world of musical theatre - and because of the concert's train theme, we couldn't resist a bit of Starlight Express! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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6. Big Adventures Youth Theatre Company
The choir - open to young people aged between 12 and 21 - took on Lloyd Webber's famed tunes including Skimbleshanks and Starlight Sequence, much to the delight of the audience. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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7. Big Adventures Youth Theatre Company
The choir - open to young people aged between 12 and 21 - took on Lloyd Webber's famed tunes including Skimbleshanks and Starlight Sequence, much to the delight of the audience. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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8. Grant Doyle
Baritone Grant Doyle donned a shiny suit to bring a touch of operatic splendour to the Darley Park Stage, singing with the Big Adventures Youth Company. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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9. Big Adventures Youth Theatre Company
Capturing all the magic on stage: a powerful performance from Sinfonia Viva, as Grant Doyle and the Big Adventures Youth Theatre Company sing over the top of a full orchestra. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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10. Sinfonia Viva
Sheer concentration from the cello section of Sinfonia Viva as they tackle a host of well-known classical music as well as favourites from stage and screen. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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11. Sinfonia Viva
As the lights went down, the incredible domed tent lit up the park. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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12. Sinfonia Viva
There's nothing like a hefty bass line to propel the music along - especially when the music is Mussorgsky's Night on the Bare Mountain! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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13. Sinfonia Viva
In smaller concert halls, classical music isn't often amplified, but when 30,000 are enjoying a picnic in the park, it's important everyone can hear - and have a good catch up with the family, of course. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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14. Grant Doyle
The bow tie's off, which can only mean one thing: it's time for something a little jazzier as the evening draws to a close. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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15. Music lights up the night
An incredible sight in Darley Park as the huge white dome lights up with vivid reds and purples, just in time for some Tchaikovsky. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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16. The stage in the dark
Rows upon rows of classical music lovers and newcomers alike stayed until the sun went down to enjoy this unique evening of music together. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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17. Fireworks in Darley Park
And they're off! Not only was the music wonderful, but the concert was topped off with an incredible fireworks display as Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture filled the park. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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18. Fireworks in Darley Park
Tchaikovsky pulled out all the stops as far as the bombastic 1812 Overture is concerned - so it seemed only appropriate to fill the sky with elaborate fireworks. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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19. Fireworks in Darley Park
Sitting at the back wasn't a disadvantage at the Darley Park concert, as the music was loud enough to hear and the view of the fireworks was second to none. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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20. Fireworks in Darley Park
Anyone who hadn't ever attended a classical concert is sure to be converted now after such an incredible display. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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21. Fireworks in Darley Park
A display to rival New Year's Eve celebrations, with the added bonus of a classical soundtrack. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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22. Fireworks in Darley Park
Of course, Derby's incredible annual concert wouldn't be the same without a spot of flag-waving and crowd singing, as everyone joins together to sing Land of Hope and Glory. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
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23. Fireworks in Darley Park
And it's all over - see you next year? Photo: Gobinder Jhitta
