“Jeffrey Tate will become the new principal conductor of the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra, replacing Andrey Boreyko, who quit unexpectedly for reasons unclear,” according to German media sources. “The English-born Tate is likely to assume the position next spring. His management will probably confirm the appointment no earlier than January.” Boreyko’s departure, while mysterious, is not entirely surprising – the conductor had garnered mixed reviews for his occasionally radical departures from symphonic norms.