A cloudy sky hangs over the National Concert Hall, on the day of the CSO's second Taipei concert. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Heidi Lukas introduces Dr. Joseph Lobl, Joel Carpenter (security) and stage tech Paul Christopher to the orchestra. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Stand partners Sando Shia and Rong-Yan Tang share a laugh during a pause. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Concertmaster Robert Chen points to Cynthia Yeh, who has taken first chair for the moment. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Li-Kuo Chang, acting principal viola, and cello Daniel Katz talk before the rehearsal. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
CSO bass Robert Kassinger consults with section mate Michael Hovnanian. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
CSO violin Alison Dalton uses a computerized monitor, which she calls a "Fascinoter." | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
CSO bass clarinet J. Lawrie Bloom catches the camera's eye. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
John Sharp, principal cello, is a study of concentration during rehearsal. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
The CSO horn section performs Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Robert Chen examines a score during a rehearsal break. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
CSO violin Blair Milton and Stage Manager Chris Lewis chat before the second half of rehearsal. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Keith Buncke, principal bassoon, takes a solo during Sheherazade. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
The CSO woodwind section, including William Welter, principal oboe, performs Sheherazade. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
The CSO, including violin Florence Schwartz, performs Sheherazade during rehearsal. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
David Taylor, assistant concertmaster, maintains focus during a rehearsal of the CSO's all-Russian tour program. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Joining the orchestra for the tour is guest harp Julia Coronelli. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Maestro Muti talks with Joe DiBello (from left), Ken Olsen and John Sharp after rehearsal. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
After rehearsal ends, CSO woodwinds take advantage of the empty stage for some fine tuning. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
A lone usher is seen in silhouette as patrons begin to file into the hall. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
CSO cello Loren Brown gets a shot of the hall before the doors open. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Chicago-based musician and Taiwan native Chihsuan Yang catches up with cellos Ken Olsen and Brant Taylor. | © Todd Rosenberg 2019
CSO horn David Griffin warms up in the instrument room. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Ahead of the concert, patrons photograph the CSO's posters. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Sales of CSO Resound recordings are fast and furious before the concert starts. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
CSOA President Jeff Alexander meets with William Brent Christensen, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, and his wife, Brenda. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
With the first half off, Vadim Karpinos, assistant principal timpani, grabs a bite to eat. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Riccardo Muti leads the CSO in Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
At intermission, Li-Kuo Chang compliments Alex Hanna on how beautiful the bass section sounds in this hall. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
CSO piccolo Jennifer Gunn is seen during the first movement of the Rimsky-Korsakov. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Riccardo Muti asks William Welter, principal oboe, to take a bow. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
CSO trombone Michael Mulcahy stands for a bow after the concert ends. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
As the orchestra stands for its final bows, Maestro Muti accepts a bouquet. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
CSO violin Ni Mei packs her instrument for the trip to Shanghai, the next tour stop. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
After the concert, Riccardo Muti signs autographs for patrons. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Stage Manager Chris Lewis (right) and stage tech Blair Carlson begin the load-out process. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
Stage technician Joe Tucker (center) oversees the loading of the bass cases. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019
After the concert, CSO musicians unwind with a game of euchre. | ©Todd Rosenberg 2019