Pittsburgh Symphony 2008 Tour of Europe

Vitoria is a big city, with cathedrals on a scale to match. This example was located across a small park from the orchestra’s hotel.

Moving an orchestra, whether across town or across the world, is a complicated task. PSO Operations Manager Sonja Winkler checks a room list to make sure all luggage has been collected for transport to the next stop on tour.

Media Relations Director Nicole Cerrillos smiles at our cameraman as the orchestra and staff gather to depart for the next tour stop. Mornings here in Spain have been cool and misty.

The art here ranges from classic Greco-Roman style and subject material…

…to totally contemporary figures!

The orchestra is beginning to adjust to the European time zone, and the benefit of a few nights’ rest is beginning to show on musicians’ faces. Smiles are from cellist Michael Lipman…

…violinist Susanne Park,

...Chris Wu,

...Sarah Blomquist,

…and French hornist Zach Smith. After the concert tonight the orchestra will quickly pack instruments and head back to the hotel to grab a few hours’ rest before tomorrow’s early departure.