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.

Pilati’s Orchestral Mastery: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretations

Mario PILATI (1903-1938) Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Adriano MARCO POLO 8.225156 [61.05] Concerto for Orchestra (1931-2),…

Strauss’s Symphonic Masterpieces: Mengelberg’s Historic Interpretations with Concertgebouw Orchestra

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ein Heldenleben, Tod und Verklärung Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra, Willem Mengelberg (conductor) Recording: Concertgebouw,…

Stokowski’s Orchestral Masterpieces: National Philharmonic Orchestra’s Enchanting Journey Through Diverse Works

Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Aurora’s Wedding (from Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty), Clair de lune, Night in Granada…

Bach’s Preludes and Fugues: Kempff’s Timeless Interpretation from the 1976 Recording

Composer: J.S. Bach Works: Twelve Preludes and Fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book One Nos 4, 9,…

Qilian’s Vocal Masterpieces: Chen’s Emotional Journey through Chinese Folk and Contemporary Music

Composer: QILIAN Works: CHEN sings Chinese songs (Folk Music: Embroidered Handbag, Song of the Mountain Stream, Drops…

Adam’s La Filleule des fées: Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Enchanting Revival Under Mogrelia

Composer: Adolphe Adam Works: La Filleule des fées Performers: Queensland Symphony Orchestra/Andrew Mogrelia Recording: ABC Studios, Brisbane,…

American Classics: Denyce Graves’ Inspiring Collaboration with Boston Pops and San Francisco Symphony

Composer: Various Works: American Anthem, America the Beautiful, Star-Spangled Banner, Fanfare for the Common Man, Lift Ev’ry…

Lyapunov’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Howard Shelley’s Passionate Interpretation with BBC Philharmonic

Composer: Sergei Lyapunov Works: Symphony No.1 Op.12 (1897), Piano Concerto No.2 Op.38 (1909), Polonaise Op.16 (1902) Performers:…

Roussel’s Poetic Landscape: A Masterful Journey through Diverse Vocal Works with the Ensemble Modern

Composer: Albert Roussel Works: Quatre Poèmes, Opus 3; Quatre Poèmes, Opus 8; La Ménace, Opus 9; Flammes,…

Lutosławski’s Dance Preludes: Thea King’s Mastery with English Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Witold Lutosławski Works: Dance Preludes (1954, orch. 1955), Mátyás Seiber: Concertino for Clarinet and String Orchestra…

Rossini’s Aria Masterpieces: Flórez’s Captivating Performance with Milan’s Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Gioachino Rossini Works: Ah, dov’è, dov’è il cimento – Semiramide; Che ascolto! – Otello; Cessa di…

Celtic Melodies: Galway’s Enchanting Collaboration with The Chieftains and Friends

Composer: A Celtic Works: Celtic Dreams, Cry of the Celts, O’Farrell’s Welcome to Limerick, Simple Gifts, A…