Find out a little more about our latest signing, the young Chinese conductor Huang Yi; from Berlin to James Galway.

How do you relax when not working?

I like to do sports, like tennis, badminton, swimming…

Where did it all begin? Why music

I was born into a musical family, and I started to study music because my father is a very famous Chinese instrument professor.

First record you ever bought?

A James Galway CD, because at the time I was a flute player.

Favourite city?

Berlin. I studied there for more than four years; it’s like my second home.

Favourite food?

It’s really hard to say because I love to eat all kinds of food!

Last thing you listened to?

Mahler’s Das lied von der Erde – I was just rehearsing the piece today.

What do you love most about your career?

I love that I get to go to different orchestras in different places; sharing music with people all over the world.

Three things you couldn’t live without.

Music, car and food.