Scenes from Beijing, Monday, January 25th. Photos by Todd Rosenberg.

The fountain in front of the Grand Hyatt Beijing.

Principal Clarinet Stephen Williamson, Guest Principal Oboe Nathan Hughes, Principal Flute Stefán Hoskuldsson, and Principal Bassoon Keith Buncke.

Principal Trombone Jay Friedman before the concert in Beijing.

The French Horn section before the concert in Beijing. Oto Carillo, Jim Smelser, Susanna Gaunt and Acting Principal Dan Gingrich.

Principal Timpani David Herbert, percussionist Patricia Dash playing the triangle, with James Ross and Principal Cynthia Yeh counting their rests and waiting to play.