A rare glimpse backstage of some of the stars of the classical world as they prepare for their performances.
The venue for these performances, The Southbank Centre, London, host to the most celebrated classical musicians in the world, from soloists to symphony orchestras.
Vladimir Jurowski in his dressing room before conducting the LPO.
Maurizio Pollini studies his score.
Lang Lang practises.
Soloist Mark Padmore prepares to perform the St Matthew Passion with Sir Simon Rattle conducting. Peter Sellers congratulates Mark Padmore after that performance.
Helene Grimaud gathers her thoughts before playing.
Esa Pekka Salonen conducts the Philharmonia.
The Takacs Quartet backstage at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
George Benjamin conducts his score, Dance Figures with the London Sinfonietta.
Members of the resident orchestras, the Philharmonia and the London Sinfonetta rehearse before their performance.