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.

Reinecke’s Chamber Works: Luc van Marcke’s Thoughtful Interpretations in Luxurious Surroundings

Composer: Carl Reinecke Works: Trio for oboe, horn and piano in A minor, op. 188; Nocturne for…

Ketèlbey’s Enchanted Landscapes: A Captivating Journey with Dawson and Ensemble

Composer: Albert Ketèlbey Works: The Sacred Hour, Bells across the Meadows, In a Fairy Realm, Algerian Scene,…

Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3: Cherkassky’s Dynamic Dialogue with BBC Symphony Orchestra Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor; Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 2…

André Jolivet’s Symphony for Strings: Orchestre des Pays de Savoie ’ s Captivating Retrospective

Composer: André Jolivet Works: Symphonie pour cordes (1961), Yin-Yang (1973), Adagio (1960), La Flèche du Temps (1973),…

Jeffreys’ Organ Music: Bourcier’s Captivating Performance in Parisian Acoustics

Composer: John Jeffreys Works: Organ Music Performers: Michel Bourcier (organ) Recording: Saint-Antoine des Quinze-Vingts, Paris, Rec 2000…

Rachmaninov’s Piano Concertos: Katin’s Poignant Interpretation and de Larrocha’s Emotional Depth with LSO and LPO

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 (1890), Piano Concerto No. 3 (1909) Performers: Peter Katin…

Bach’s Sacred Cantatas: Masaaki Suzuki’s Inspiring Interpretation with Bach Collegium Japan

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cantata No. 66, “Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen”, BWV 66; Cantata No. 134,…

Beethoven’s Chamber Works: Illuminating Interpretations from the Ébène Quartet

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Trios, Opus 1 Nos. 1-3; Variations, Opus 44; Piano Trios, Opus…

Janáček’s The Makropulos Case: Prylová’s Captivating Portrayal with Prague National Theatre’s Ensemble

Composer: Leoš Janáček Works: The Makropulos Case Performers: Libuše Prylová (Emilia Marty), Ivo Žídek (Albert Gregor), Rudolf…

Rachmaninov’s Piano Masterpieces: Vasary’s Captivating Interpretation with the London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Rhapsody on a Theme…

Janáček’s Lachian Dances and Dvořák’s Suite: Rochester Philharmonic’s Engaging Exploration Under Zinman’s Baton

Composer: Leoš Janáček Works: Lachian Dances; Antonín Dvořák, Suite in A major Performers: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, David…

Fritz Busch’s Dynamic Interpretations: Danish State Radio Symphony’s Masterful Journey Through Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Weber, Haydn, and Strauss

Composer: Fritz Busch Works: Beethoven: Overture: Leonore No. 2 Op. 72; Mozart: Symphony No. 36 in C…