The Berliner Philharmoniker have embarked upon their autumn tour of Asia. The world-renowned orchestra will visit a range of cities across the continent, performing in Bangkok, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Shenzhen, Xi’an and Beijing. Indeed, they will be making their debut concerts in all cities apart from Beijing and Taipei. Gustavo Dudamel joins the orchestra as guest conductor, in his tenth year in the role.

A tour of this magnitude is no mean feat. The logistical demands require a dedicated team to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible.

The video below is a great insight into how the production team transport the instruments around the world. Robert Buchwald, the orchestra’s Production Manager, highlights the scale of the task at hand, as well as the care required to ensure the safety of each instrument.

From maintaining the temperature of the instruments to finding cost-effective ways of transporting everything, this video details all the ins and outs of running a concert tour.

During their visit to Asia, the orchestra will perform works by Bernstein, Shostakovich, Mahler and Mozart.

To keep up to date with the orchestra, follow their tour blog