A can’t-miss album of Bartók Ballets, Thierry Fischer continues to do right by the symphonies of Saint-Saëns, and a spirited recording of the “last great symphony in the German Romantic tradition.”
Thierry Fischer
Commentary: Top Classical Recordings of 2016
I make no claims to have listened to everything released in 2016; here are my picks for the top classical recordings of the year.
Fuse CD Reviews: Dvorak Overtures (Pentatone) and “Dawn to Dust” (Reference Recordings)
It’s no secret that 2016 has already been a strong year for albums featuring new and recent music: now things get even better.
Classical Concert Review: Thierry Fischer Conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra
As they often do in repertoire that doesn’t turn up too frequently, the orchestra responded to the music with heightened sensitivity and attention to detail.