The cello and clarinet (and a battered horn, which will be shown in another clip) were catapulted into the air with the sheet; you can see how this worked in our making-of clip. The cardboard boxes cushioned the landing. And the sunglasses were necessary to keep an eye on the action. Because, after all: It was a sunny day.
Almost too sunny, the film maker Marek Beles thought afterwards. The clouds that had been hoped for as a subject had not materialised that day - and had to be brought into the picture with a bit of computer art. But the light, the air, the joy of the instruments whirling through the air: it's all real, guaranteed!
Weather wishes for tonhalleAIR
Speaking of clouds: a sky like the one in the clip would actually be perfect for tonhalleAIR. Because the instruments, which are not thrown but played in the orchestra, don't particularly like extreme weather conditions. Unusual temperatures can lead to tuning problems, and even damage could occur: In very high heat and direct sunlight, the varnish on string instruments can blister and the glue can soften. Rain is also not ideal, and not just for the audience.
For this reason, great care is taken during the preparations for the festival to ensure that the instruments are exposed to the weather as little as possible. The stage is covered and the distances to the cloakrooms are kept as short as possible. Previous open-air experiences in Zurich and Shanghai have shown that this works: The orchestra has experienced almost everything in terms of climate - and both the musicians and the instruments have survived unscathed.
