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.

Boyce’s Ode for St Cecilia: Burrowes and New College Oxford Choir’s Aesthetic Reverie with Hanover Band

Composer: William Boyce Works: Ode for St Cecilia Performers: Patrick Burrowes (boy soprano), William Purefoy (alto), Andrew…

Bach’s Goldberg Variations: Becker’s Insightful Interpretation on CPO

Composer: J.S. Bach Works: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 Performers: Markus Becker (piano) Recording: Recorded October 2000 Label:…

Luc Van Hove’s Orchestral Landscape: Kende and Flemish Radio Symphony’s Captivating Interpretations

Composer: Luc Van Hove Works: Carnaval op het Strand Op.17; Symphony No.1 Op.25; Stacked Time Op.26; Triptiek…

Rimsky-Korsakov’s Masterpieces: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Captivating Performances Under Ormandy’s Direction

Composer: Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Works: Scheherazade, Russian Easter Festival Overture, Capriccio Espagnol Performers: Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy (conductor),…

Karg-Elert’s Piano Works Vol. 2: Breidenbach’s Insightful Journey Through Diverse Landscapes

Composer: Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933) Works: Piano Works Vol. 2: Performer: Ernst Breidenbach (pianoforte) Recorded: Akademie für Tonkunst…

Bantock’s Orchestral Tapestry: University of Salford Brass Band’s Captivating Performance Under Dr. Roy Newsome

Composer: Granville Bantock Works: King Lear Overture, Kubla Khan, Prometheus Unbound, Symphonic Prelude, The Land-Of-The-Ever-Young, The Frogs…

Haydn’s String Quartets Op. 64: The Lindsays’ Captivating Exploration of Classical Elegance

Composer: Joseph Haydn Works: String Quartets Op. 64, Nos. 1, 2, 3 Performers: The Lindsays: Peter Cropper,…

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

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cantata No. 40, “Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes”, BWV 40; Cantata…

Mahler’s Fourth Symphony: Tilling and Zander’s Enchanting Interpretation with Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 4 in G Major Performers: Camilla Tilling (Soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra/Benjamin Zander…

Arnold’s Eclectic Works: A Celebration of Interpretation by the Black Dyke Band

Composer: Sir Malcolm Arnold Works: A Grand, Grand Overture, Opus 57; Carnival of Animals, Opus 72; Concerto…

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5: Tennstedt’s Emotional Journey with London Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 5, Das Lied von der Erde Performers: London Philharmonic Orchestra, Klaus…

Vaughan Williams’ Vocal Masterpieces: Rolfe Johnson’s Intimate Interpretations with Willison’s Sensitive Accompaniment

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: The House of Life, Songs of Travel, The Land of Lost Content,…