What an opportunity to work with members of one of the top orchestras in the world – the Berlin Philharmonic – in one of the most beautiful cities in the world – Aix-en-Provence! It was a great way to spend my first visit to this beautiful country and city!
	
					
		
		
			
				
											
										
						Now THAT is one heck of a parking job
											 
				 
						 
				
											
										
						The first of countless amazing fountains all around Aix-en-Provence
											 
				 
						 
				
											
										
						First authentic French meal... DELICIOUS!!
											 
				 
						 
				
											
										
						Our gracious host, the Vanderbuilt Center in Aix-en-Provence
											 
				 
						 
				
											
										
						Taking in the sights of Casis, France, on the Mediterranean Sea
											 
				 
						 
				
											
										
						Incredible pastries every day
											 
				 
						 
				
											
										
						“Lavender is the soul of Provence," and this vendor had it in spades
											 
				 
						 
				
											
										
						Enjoying an evening out with other Lab conductors
											 
				 
						 
				
											
										
						with Walter Sayfarth (clarinet) and Fergus McWilliam (horn)
											 
				 
						 
				
											
										
						with Conductor and oboist Andreas Wittmann
											 
				 
						 
				
											
										
						with Principal Flautist Michael Hasel