Dear friends of Hong Kong Sinfonietta,

A very warm welcome to our new season, which is my second season as Music Director of this wonderful orchestra. I am enjoying my work with the musicians tremendously, as well as I am enjoying collaborating with the admirable management team, and I am particularly grateful for the close and fruitful teamwork with Music Director Emeritus Yip Wing-sie.

No other art gets closer to our hearts than music. We can close our eyes, but we cannot close our ears. And all music has an influence on our wellbeing. The lullaby which a mother sings for her baby, the songs children sing at school, or the music played by a symphony orchestra with members from all over the world – music is indivisible and always finds the way to our hearts.

Personally, I am very much enjoying getting closer to you here in Hong Kong. The intense work with the orchestra connects me with the musicians, and getting to know you – our audience – through your enthusiasm, your attentive silence, as well as through our open talks, makes me very happy.

Our new season is full of highlights, with wonderful music and great artists, and we are looking forward to every single concert. Let music connect our hearts and let’s share its fantastic positive energy.

Thanks to all who are making this possible!

I am looking forward to seeing you soon and often!

Christoph Poppen
Music Director, Hong Kong Sinfonietta