Thierry Fischer

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Thierry Fischer (born 28 September 1957, Switzerland) is a musical conductor and flautist.

Fischer studied flute with Aurèle Nicolet and began his musical career as Principal Flute in Hamburg and at the Zurich Opera, where he studied scores with Nikolaus Harnoncourt. His conducting career began in his 30's, subsequently directing his first few concerts with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, where he was Principal Flute under Claudio Abbado.

In 2001, Fischer became Principal Conductor of the Ulster Orchestra in Belfast, serving in that position through 2006. From September 2006, he is Principal Conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Fischer has made several recordings, most notably of Frank Martin's orchestral music (Deutsche Grammophon) which was nominated for a Gramophone Award.

Preceded by Dmitry Sitkovetsky	Principal Conductor, Ulster Orchestra 2001–2006	Succeeded by Kenneth Montgomery (designate)
Preceded by Richard Hickox	Principal Conductor, BBC National Orchestra of Wales 2006–	Succeeded by incumbent