Thomas Fasano

Tom Fasano has been writing reviews of classical music recordings for the past quarter century. He's finally making them public on this blog.

Sackman’s Second Quartet and Nicholson’s Third Quartet: Bochmann Quartet’s Insightful Exploration of Contemporary British Music

Composer: Nicholas Sackman (born 1950), George Nicholson (born 1949) Works: String Quartet No. 2 (1990/1), String Quartet…

Nordheim’s Violin Works: Herresthal’s Insightful Performances with Stavanger Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Arne Nordheim Works: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Duplex for Violin and Cello, Partita für Paul…

Cras’ Evocative Landscapes: Ferey’s Captivating Piano Interpretations of Paysages and Beyond

Composer: Jean Cras Works: Paysages (1917): Maritime, Champêtre; Danze (1917); Two Impromptus (1925) Performers: Jean-Pierre Ferey (piano)…

Harmonic Inventiveness and Rhythmic Energy: A Review of Sir Malcolm Arnold’s Compositions and Interpretation by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Sir Malcolm ARNOLD Works: Numerous, including A Grand, Grand Overture, Opus 57, Carnival of Animals, Opus…

Helsted’s Familial Legacies: The Danish Philharmonic’s Engaging Performance of Carl and Gustav

Composer: HELSTED Label: DANACORD DACOCD 537 Performers: Karsten Dalsgaard Madsen – Violin, Henrik Dam Thomsen – Cello,…

Italo Montemezzi’s L’amore dei tre re: Arturo Basile’s Captivating Direction with RAI Orchestra

Composer: Italo Montemezzi Works: L’amore dei tre re Performers: Sesto Bruscantini (bass), Clara Petrella (soprano), Amedeo Berdini…

Gershwin’s Timeless Melodies: Hendricks’ Captivating Performance with the London Symphony

Composer: George Gershwin Works: S’ wonderful, Embraceable You, Oh Lady, Be Good, How Long Has This Been…

Bach’s Complete Organ Works Volume 1: Kooiman’s Masterful Interpretations from Haarlem

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Complete Organ Works Volume 1 – The Toccatas: Toccata con Fuga in…

Toch’s Symphonies No. 2 and No. 3: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation under Alun Francis

Composer: Ernst Toch Works: Symphonies No. 2, Op. 73 and No. 3, Op. 75 Performers: Berlin Radio…

César Cui’s 25 Preludes for Piano: Biegel’s Captivating Revival of a Neglected Gem

Composer: César Cui Works: 25 Preludes for Piano Op. 64 Performers: Jeffrey Biegel, piano Recording: Arum Hall,…

Garrett’s Travelling Light: A Transformative Journey with Michel Legrand’s Vision

Composer: Lesley Garrett Works: Travelling Light Performers: Lesley Garrett (soprano), Sir George Martin (producer, arrangement), Michel Legrand…

Cluytens’ Masterful Conducting: A Journey Through Orchestral Landscapes with Renowned Ensembles

Composer: André Cluytens Works: Bizet: Symphony in C major; Debussy: Images pour orchestre; Ravel: La Valse; Schumann:…