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. His contract was extended in January 2004 to 2006.[1] In 2006, Fischer concluded his tenure with the Ulster Orchestra, and stated that he left this position partly because "to be really honest, I didn't get to do all the things I wanted to do."[2] 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. He has also recorded for the Hyperion label.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Martin Cullingford, "Thierry Fischer to remain at Ulster Orchestra for two more years". Gramophone, 6 January 2004.
  2. ^ Johnny Muir, "Orchestral manoeuvres". Belfast Telegraph, 5 March 2007.
  3. ^ Andrew Clements. "Schmitt: Psaume XLVII; La Tragédie de Salomé; Suite Sans Esprit de Suite, Buffle/ BBCNOW & Chorus/ Fischer", The Guardian, 1 June 2007. Retrieved on 2007-09-28. 
Preceded by
Dmitry Sitkovetsky		 Principal Conductor, Ulster Orchestra
2001–2006		 Succeeded by
Kenneth Montgomery
Preceded by
Richard Hickox		 Principal Conductor, BBC National Orchestra of Wales
2006–present		 Succeeded by
incumbent
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