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Thierry Fischer

Classical CD Reviews: Bartók Ballets, Saint-Saëns Complete Symphonies vol. 2, and Korngold’s Symphony in F-sharp

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.”

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music, Review Tagged: Bartók Ballets, Bis, Chandos, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Hyperion Records, Korngold’s Symphony in F-sharp, Reference Recordings, Saint-Saëns Complete Symphonies vol. 2, 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.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Classical Music, Commentary, Featured, Music, Review Tagged: Andris Nelsons, Bartok By Heart, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Rouse, Dawn to Dust, Ensemble Pygmalion, Fresh Paint, Hans Abrahamsen, Isabelle Faust, John Adams, let me tell you, Mason Bates, Michael Nicolas, Missa solemnis, Mozart’s Complete Music for Violin and Orchestra, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Pietro Mascagni, Radius Ensemble, Rhinemaidens, Sheherezade.2, The Chiara String Quartet, Thierry Fischer, Transitions, Under Stalin's Shadow, Works for Orchestra, Zanetto

Classical 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.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Review Tagged: Dawn to Dust, Jakub Hrůša, Pentatone, Prague Philharmonia, Reference Recordings, Thierry Fischer, Utah Symphony Orchestra

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.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music, Review Tagged: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Rudolf Buchbinder, Thierry Fischer

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