![A beautiful morning shot featuring the National Monument (a replica of the Parthenon) and the Nelson Monument on Carlton Hill in Edinburgh](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1390.jpg)
A beautiful morning shot featuring the National Monument (a replica of the Parthenon) and the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill in Edinburgh. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![The Orchestra’s final concert in Scotland was at the Edinburgh Playhouse](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1394.jpg)
The Orchestra’s final concert in Scotland was at the Edinburgh Playhouse, the second largest theater in the United Kingdom after the Hammersmith Apollo in London. The theater opened in 1929 as a super-cinema and was modeled on the Roxy Cinema in New York City. Here musicians enter the stage door for the morning’s rehearsal. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Horn player Christopher Dwyer warms up in the auditorium’s seats](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1399.jpg)
Horn player Christopher Dwyer warms up in the auditorium’s seats. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Principal Percussion Christopher Deviney’s sharp focus is apparent during rehearsal](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1416.jpg)
Principal Percussion Christopher Deviney's sharp focus is apparent during rehearsal. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![The afternoon concert was a free thank you to Edinburgh in celebration of the Edinburgh International Festival’s 75th anniversary](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1463.jpg)
The afternoon concert was a free thank you to Edinburgh in celebration of the Edinburgh International Festival’s 75th anniversary and was streamed live to Princes Street Gardens. A cameraman positions himself in the viola section behind Che-Hung Chen to get a good shot of Yannick. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Associate Principal Flute Patrick Williams chats with Principal Harp Elizabeth Hainen before the rehearsal begins](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1464.jpg)
Associate Principal Flute Patrick Williams chats with Principal Harp Elizabeth Hainen before the rehearsal begins. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![It takes a small army to make sure a live broadcast goes off without a hitch](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1476.jpg)
It takes a small army to make sure a live broadcast goes off without a hitch. Here personnel are positioned backstage during the rehearsal to get everything just right before the concert. Photo by Todd Rosenberg ![Yannick rehearsing the program](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1481.jpg)
Yannick rehearsing the program, which included works by Rossini, Valerie Coleman, Florence Price, Dvořák, Carlos Simon, and Beethoven. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Soprano Angel Blue makes her first appearance with the Orchestra on the tour](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1500.jpg)
Soprano Angel Blue makes her first appearance with the Orchestra on the tour, performing arias from Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Tosca; “Summertime,” from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess; and “Over the Rainbow,” from The Wizard of Oz. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Yannick confers with Principal Timpani Don Liuzzi before leaving the Playhouse with his husband, Pierre Tourville](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1534.jpg)
Yannick confers with Principal Timpani Don Liuzzi before leaving the Playhouse with his husband, Pierre Tourville. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Principal Cello Hai-Ye Ni enters the stage for the performance](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1547.jpg)
Principal Cello Hai-Ye Ni enters the stage for the performance next to a fitting and inspiring sign about great artists who have taken, and will one day take, the same path. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Tickets went very quickly for the free performance at Edinburgh Playhouse](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1553.jpg)
Tickets went very quickly for the free performance at Edinburgh Playhouse. The building is said to be haunted by a ghost named Albert, a man in a grey coat who appears on level six accompanied by a chill in the air. He is said to have been either a stagehand who was killed in an accident or a night watchman who committed suicide. No sightings were reported on this day. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![The audience at Princes Street Gardens](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1570.jpg)
The audience at Princes Street Gardens enjoyed beautiful weather to go along with the beautiful concert. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Angel Blue, Yannick, and the Orchestra performing the Gershwin](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1580.jpg)
Angel Blue, Yannick, and the Orchestra performing the Gershwin. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Yannick and the Orchestra were truly honored to be chosen to participate in the free Thank You, Edinburgh concert](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1602.jpg)
Yannick and the Orchestra were truly honored to be chosen to participate in the free Thank You, Edinburgh concert. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Part of the brass section takes a bow](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1655.jpg)
Part of the brass section takes a bow. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![The horns get their chance to shine in the spotlight, too](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1656.jpg)
The horns get their chance to shine in the spotlight, too. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![The concert wasn’t only a chance for the Festival to thank people but also for the Orchestra to express their gratitude](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1667.jpg)
The concert wasn’t only a chance for the Festival to thank people but also for the Orchestra to express their gratitude to everyone for such a wonderful residency. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Yannick meets backstage with a budding music critic, 11-year-old Sandy Reilly](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1684.jpg)
Yannick meets backstage with a budding music critic, 11-year-old Sandy Reilly. Watch Sandy’s reviews of the Orchestra’s concerts in Edinburgh on Instagram here. Photo by Todd Rosenberg![Tristian Rais-Sherman, the Orchestra’s new conducting fellow, took advantage of the romantic surroundings to propose to his girlfriend](https://www.philorch.org/globalassets/philadelphia-orchestra/blog/2022/august/poa220827_1706.jpg)
Tristan Rais-Sherman, the Orchestra’s new conducting fellow, took advantage of the romantic surroundings to propose to his girlfriend, Ellis Santandrea, on top of Calton Hill. She said yes! Photo by Todd Rosenberg