Margaret Yang (left), chief executive of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Christoph Poppen, music director from the 2023/24 season, and Yip Wing-sie, music director emeritus at the announcement of Poppen’s appointment on February 1. Photo: Enid Tsui
Hong Kong orchestra names new music director – Christoph Poppen steps up from principal guest conductor of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta
- Christoph Poppen takes over from Yip Wing-sie as music director of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. The German has been its principal guest conductor since 2015
- Poppen, 66, says he sees no need to change direction and the Sinfonietta will continue to support Hong Kong composers when he assumes the role next season
Margaret Yang (left), chief executive of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Christoph Poppen, music director from the 2023/24 season, and Yip Wing-sie, music director emeritus at the announcement of Poppen’s appointment on February 1. Photo: Enid Tsui
