| Thierry Fischer - Utah Symphony Music Director |
"A new Music Director should bring new energy and a new way of looking at things. I can bring a lot to the Utah Symphony, and they will bring a lot to me. As a team we can raise our level of performing to new heights" (Thierry Fischer)
| Press Release - 9/24/2009
Thierry Fischer joins the Utah Symphony as Music Director
Fischer will be the seventh Music Director of the Utah Symphony.
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Biography: Thierry Fischer
Swiss conductor Thierry Fischer is Principal Conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and also Chief Conductor of the Nagoya Philharmonic. From 2001-2006 he was Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Ulster Orchestra. In 2009 he was named Music Director of the Utah Symphony.
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Press Quotes
"...his no-holds-barred reading of Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique" left the audience shouting its approval and the orchestra giving hearty bow taps and foot stamps." (Salt Lake Tribune, 2007)
"Once again, Fischer elicited a nuanced performance from the orchestra, and it, in turn, played at its highest level of musicianship and virtuosity." (Deseret News, 2007)
"Last season, Fischer made his debut with the Utah Symphony. He made a huge impression on the members of the orchestra and the public at that time..." (Deseret News, 2009)
"During last season's trip to Utah, Fischer was impressed by the Utah Symphony's collaborative spirit and great musical attitude, and the excellence of Abravanel Hall. ... 'It's a week I remember with high enthusiasm,' he said." (Salt Lake Tribune, 2009)
"One of the most dynamic and expressive conductors to have appeared here in a long time, Fischer's musicality is a welcome addition this season." (Deseret News, 2009)
"Fischer invigorated the orchestra and audience with a Technicolor interpretation of Stravinsky's 'Petrushka'" (Salt Lake Tribune, 2009)
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| Shostakovich's Tenth
Thierry Fischer's first performances as Utah Symphony Music Director will be January 29 - 30, 2010. The concert will feature Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 and Brahms Concerto for Violin in D Major.
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Recordings
Thierry Fischer has an extensive recording history. We recommend the following recordings as examples of Fischer's work.
Vincent d'Indy: Wallenstein; Saugerfleurle; Lied; Choral varié
Honegger: Une Cantate de Noël; Horace Victorieux
Firebird - Works by Igor Stravinsky for the Ballet Russes
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High Resolution Photos
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Thierry Fischer is represented by Intermusica
For interviews and press information, please contact USUO Public Relations Manager Jana Allred.
Phone: 801-869-9027
Email: jallred@usuo.org
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