Classic FM Live in Cardiff 2014: the performance

The Wales Millennium Centre played host to Classic FM Live and a host of classical superstars - Julian Lloyd Webber, Wynne Evans, Aled Jones, Karl Jenkins... the list goes on!

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   1. Aled Jones presents Classic FM Live

   The curtain is finally up, and we're underway! Aled Jones is here to guide us through the first half (and maybe even sing a little bit... stay tuned!) Picture: Richard Johnson

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   2. Andrew Greenwood and the Orchestra of WNO

   It's time to welcome the orchestra for this evening, the orchestra of Welsh National Opera, conducted by Andrew Greenwood. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   3. Time for some Wagner

   The orchestra race into the first piece of the night, Wagner's prelude to his opera, the Mastersingers of Nuremberg. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   4. Aled Jones performs at Classic FM Live

   Treating us to a blast of 'You Raise Me Up', it's our compere without compare, Aled Jones. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   5. Aled Jones at Classic FM Live in Cardiff

   Showing us why his voice is one of Wales' very greatest treasures (and we're including Welsh rarebit and Karl Jenkins' moustache), Aled Jones takes to the stage. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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   6. Aled Jones at Classic FM Live in Cardiff

   More sensational vocal chord work from the great man. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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   7. Aled Jones performs at Classic FM Live

   No stranger to an early start, our Aled gets the first half underway with a soaring performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

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   8. Emma Johnson plays Mozart

   Resplendent in the goldest of gold dresses, clarinetist Emma Johnson stuns the crowds with her performance of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    9. Emma Johnson performs at Classic FM Live

    Seriously, where did she get that dress? Amazing stuff. And an amazing performance, naturally. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    10. Emma Johnson in a tranquil moment

    We join Emma Johnson fully immersed in the second movement of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    11. Emma Johnson at Classic FM Live in Cardiff

    With a plaintive and moving rendition of the concerto's second movement and a breathless finale, Emma Johnson charms the Classic FM Live crowd effortlessly. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    12. Emma Johnson wows the Millennium Centre

    That tiny gold dot you can make out is Emma Johnson, performing in the glorious surrounds of the Wales Millennium Centre. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    13. The audience watch Emma Johnson

    The audience are clearly rapt by Emma Johnson's performance of this seminal Mozart work. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    14. Emma Johnson at Classic FM Live

    Emma Johnson, moved by the audience's reaction after her performance. This is what it's all about. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    15. Orchestra of WNO at Classic FM Live

    They're with her every step of the way - the orchestra of Welsh National Opera give support to Emma Johnson during the Mozart. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    16. Taking the applause

    The audience can't contain their enthusiasm for Emma Johnson's performance. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    17. Celebrating with bubbly

    Making sure she celebrates in style, Emma is given a well-earned bottle of champers. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    18. The Wales Millennium Centre

    How about that for a concert venue? It doesn't get much better than the Wales Millennium Centre (lit up with Classic FM green, of course...) Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    19. The stage is set

    It's time for the second half to begin - we're ready for a Jenkins-a-thon. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    20. Karl Jenkins at Classic FM Live

    The second half commences, and it's over to Karl Jenkins - it's his 70th birthday and we're celebrating by making him conduct all his own music for us. Which is more like a present for us, really. Sorry Karl. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    21. Catrin Finch performas at Classic FM Live

    Harpist Catrin Finch performs Karl Jenkins' Over The Stone at Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    22. Catrin Finch Classic FM Live Cardiff 2014

    Sublime playing from Catrin Finch during the second half of Classic FM Live. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    23. Catrin Finch at Classic FM Live

    Another strong outfit choice (you nearly upstaged Wynne Evans, Catrin...) and a gorgeous, ethereal performance to match. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    24. Karl Jenkins and Catrin Finch

    Karl Jenkins thanks Catrin Finch after her performance. Quite right too, it was magical. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    25. Wynne Evans and Karl Jenkins

    It's a Jenkins-heavy second half, and Wynne Evans is on hand to administer the medicine... a celebratory bottle of bubbly to mark Jenkins' 70th birthday. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    26. Wynne Evans and Karl Jenkins

    So the champagne's nice and all, and we're happy that Karl could be here for his birthday, but can we just point out Wynne Evans' suit? Look at it! It's like Robocop meets Liberace! Stupendous work, Wynne. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    27. Wynne Evans and Karl Jenkins

    Wynne Evans has some kind words to say about the great Karl Jenkins, as the latter celebrates his 70th birthday with us at Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    28. Wynne Evans at Classic FM Live

    Wynne Evans performs Karl Jenkins' Pie Jesu from his epic Requiem. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    29. Karl Jenkins at Classic FM Live

    Focused, precise and a knack for melody - that's Karl Jenkins. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    30. Wynne Evans sings in Cardiff

    It's an emotional moment for Wynne as he performs the music of his fellow countryman Karl Jenkins. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    31. Julian Lloyd Webber and Karl Jenkins

    Welcoming Julian Lloyd Webber to the stage for an incredible second half, made up completely of the music of Karl Jenkins. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    32. Julian Lloyd Webber

    The great cellist Julian Lloyd Webber takes to the stage to finish tonight's epic performance, playing the Benedictus from The Armed Man. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    33. Julian Lloyd Webber Classic FM Live 2014 Cardiff

    Picture: Richard Johnson

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    34. Karl Jenkins conducts

    Leading us seamlessly through some of his biggest pieces from his glittering career, Karl Jenkins commands the second half of Classic FM Live. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    35. Julian Lloyd Webber performs live

    Proving why he's one of the world's favourite cellists (trust us, it's a crowded category), Julian Lloyd Webber lights up the Millennium Centre stage. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    36. Cor Caerdydd at Classic FM Live

    Amazing music needs an amazing choir, and we have on in the shape of Cor Caerdydd. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    37. A firework finale

    It wouldn't be Classic FM Live without some serious pyrotechnics, and tonight is no exception. Look at those massive sparklers! Picture: Richard Johnson

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    38. Julian Lloyd Webber Classic FM Live 2014 Cardiff

    Nice work chaps. The audience show their appreciation for what has been an incredible evening of music. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    39. Julian Lloyd Webber and Karl Jenkins Classic FM Live 2014 Cardiff

    It's congratulations all round as Julian Lloyd Webber finishes off tonight's proceedings, thanking Karl Jenkins and the audience. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    40. The orchestra take a bow

    Well-deserved applause for tonight's flawless orchestra, the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera. Picture: Richard Johnson

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    41. Julian Lloyd Webber and Karl Jenkins Classic FM Live 2014 Cardiff

    Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    42. The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera Classic FM Live 2014 Cardiff

    Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    43. Tonight's superb venue

    The audience are enthralled at Classic FM Live, thanks to Karl Jenkins' music and direction. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    44. Karl Jenkins at Classic FM Live

    Always a commanding presence, Karl Jenkins soaks up the applause. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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    45. Thank you Cardiff!

    Another fantastic Classic FM Live in Cardiff is over for another year. We've loved every second of it. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

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