Christoph Poppen says the conductor's role is that of leader in a team of equals - an approach he learnt from his mentors. Photo: Nora Tam
Christoph Poppen says the conductor's role is that of leader in a team of equals - an approach he learnt from his mentors. Photo: Nora Tam

'Every player has a role': Veteran German maestro brings 'music democracy' to top Hong Kong orchestra

Christoph Poppen hopes to lift the Hong Kong Sinfonietta to new heights with a democratic approach to making music he learned from Claudio Abbado

Christoph Poppen says the conductor's role is that of leader in a team of equals - an approach he learnt from his mentors. Photo: Nora Tam
Christoph Poppen says the conductor's role is that of leader in a team of equals - an approach he learnt from his mentors. Photo: Nora Tam
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