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Fischer has made several recordings, most notably of [[Frank Martin (composer)|Frank Martin]]'s orchestral music ([[Deutsche Grammophon]]) which was nominated for a [[Gramophone Awards|Gramophone Award]]. He has also recorded several CDS for the Hyperion label, including music of [[Florent Schmitt]]<ref>{{cite news | url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/filmandmusic/story/0,,2092412,00.html | title=Schmitt: Psaume XLVII; La Tragédie de Salomé; Suite Sans Esprit de Suite, Buffle/ BBCNOW & Chorus/ Fischer | publisher=''The Guardian'' | author=Andrew Clements | date=1 June 2007 | accessdate=2007-09-28}}</ref> and [[Jean Françaix]]<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2005/mar/18/classicalmusicandopera.shopping3 | title=Françaix: Le Roi Nu; Les Demoiselles de la Nuit, Ulster O/ Fischer | work=The Guardian | author=Andrew Clements | date=18 March 2005 | accessdate=2009-09-12}}</ref>. |
Fischer has made several recordings, most notably of [[Frank Martin (composer)|Frank Martin]]'s orchestral music ([[Deutsche Grammophon]]) which was nominated for a [[Gramophone Awards|Gramophone Award]]. He has also recorded several CDS for the Hyperion label, including music of [[Florent Schmitt]]<ref>{{cite news | url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/filmandmusic/story/0,,2092412,00.html | title=Schmitt: Psaume XLVII; La Tragédie de Salomé; Suite Sans Esprit de Suite, Buffle/ BBCNOW & Chorus/ Fischer | publisher=''The Guardian'' | author=Andrew Clements | date=1 June 2007 | accessdate=2007-09-28}}</ref> and [[Jean Françaix]]<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2005/mar/18/classicalmusicandopera.shopping3 | title=Françaix: Le Roi Nu; Les Demoiselles de la Nuit, Ulster O/ Fischer | work=The Guardian | author=Andrew Clements | date=18 March 2005 | accessdate=2009-09-12}}</ref>. |
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Revision as of 15:53, 4 March 2010
Thierry Fischer (born 28 September 1957) is a Swiss orchestra conductor and flautist.
Fischer was born in Geneva, Switzerland. His parents were both missionaries.[citation needed]
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.
From 1997 to 2001, Fischer was chief conductor of the Netherlands Ballet Orchestra (Nederlands Balletorkest). 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] In September 2006, he became Principal Conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. In April 2008, Fischer began his tenure as Chief Conductor of the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra. On 24 September 2009, he was named Music Director of the Utah Symphony[3]
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 several CDS for the Hyperion label, including music of Florent Schmitt[4] and Jean Françaix[5].
Fischer and his wife have three children.
References
- ^ Martin Cullingford, "Thierry Fischer to remain at Ulster Orchestra for two more years". Gramophone, 6 January 2004.
- ^ Johnny Muir, "Orchestral manoeuvres". Belfast Telegraph, 5 March 2007.
- ^ David Burger (24 September 2009). "Symphony hires new music director". The Salt Lake Tribune.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Andrew Clements (1 June 2007). "Schmitt: Psaume XLVII; La Tragédie de Salomé; Suite Sans Esprit de Suite, Buffle/ BBCNOW & Chorus/ Fischer". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-09-28.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Andrew Clements (18 March 2005). "Françaix: Le Roi Nu; Les Demoiselles de la Nuit, Ulster O/ Fischer". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
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