Friday January 15th was the first rehearsal and concert of the tour.

The cello section warms up before the rehearsal while waiting for Maestro Muti to arrive on the stage.

Assistant Concertmaster Yuan-Qing Yu in conversation with photographer Todd Rosenberg, while Assistant Concertmaster David Taylor practices a few passages before the start of the rehearsal.

Cellists Loren Brown and Katinka Kleijn preparing for the beginning of the rehearsal

French Hornist Susanna Gaunt works on a blanket for her husband backstage before the first rehearsal.

Principal Clarinet Stephen Williamson and Principal Flute Stefan Hoskuldsson have a mini-rehearsal before the rehearsal to get things just right.

Maestro Muti and Violist Max Raimi have a discussion during a short break in the rehearsal.

Principal Harpist Sarah bullen gives an impromptu harp lesson to Maytal and Ayelet Meir.