In this lively episode, conductor Adam Fischer sits down with Netty for a tea and chat during their rehearsal break of our Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 concert. Adam reflects on the moment he first heard Haydn's symphony at six years old, which ignited his passion for conducting. He also shares his deep enthusiasm for Haydn’s music and why he champions the composer. There’s a lot of laughter as they connect over sibling dynamics and musical experiences.

Adam shares his journey from choral singing to becoming a stage conductor in opera. He talks about reacting to music in real time and emphasises the importance of how symphonies tell stories, just as operas do. He recounts his various musical and linguistic studies in Hungary and Austria, along with fascinating family anecdotes that have shaped his current profession. 

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Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger…), Netty chats with a variety of conductors, players and other guests as she ‘spills the tea’ on the side of classical music you don’t normally hear.

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