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.
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Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performance under Paavo Järvi

Composer: Hector Berlioz Works: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14; Love Scene from Roméo et Juliette Performers: Cincinnati Symphony…

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Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1: Hudecek’s Captivating Performance with Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Works: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19; Romeo and Juliet (selections…

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Honegger’s Symphony No. 4: Kammerorchester Basel’s Captivating Performance under Christopher Hogwood

Composer: Arthur Honegger Works: Symphony No. 4 “Deliciae Basilienses” (1946), Martinu’s Toccata e Due Canzoni (1946), Stravinsky’s…

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Brahms’s Violin Sonatas: Kaler’s Expressive Mastery with Peskanov’s Thoughtful Accompaniment

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 (1878); Violin Sonata No….

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Rangström’s Divertimento Elegiaco: Camerata Roman’s Evocative Journey Through Introspection

Composer: Ture Rangström Works: Divertimento Elegiaco Performers: Camerata Roman Recording: Recorded at Påskallavik Church, January 1993 Label:…

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Walton’s Orchestral Mastery: Cohen’s, Little’s, and Neubauer’s Compelling Performances with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Composer: Sir William Walton (1902-1983) Works: Cello Concerto, Symphony No. 1; Scapino: A Comedy Overture, Violin Concerto,…

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Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1: Stokowski’s Masterful Interpretations with Iconic Orchestras

Composer: Edward Elgar Works: Enigma Variations Performers: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra (Elgar) Recording: House of Artists Prague, September…

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Philip Lane’s Orchestral Palette: Verity Butler’s Artistry with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia

Composer: Philip Lane Works: London Salute; Diversions on a Theme of Paganini; Cotswold Dances; Divertissement for clarinet,…

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Mahler’s Fourth Symphony: Horenstein’s Timeless Interpretation with Dame Margaret Price

Composer: GUSTAV MAHLER (1860-1911) Work: Symphony No. 4 in G major (1899-1900) Performers: Dame Margaret Price (Soprano),…

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Aho’s Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7: Lahti Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Under Vänskä’s Baton

Composer: Kalevi Aho Works: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7 Performers: Lahti Symphony Orchestra/Osmo Vänskä Recording: January 1998,…

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Brahms’ Violin Concerto: Milstein’s Masterful Performance with Pittsburgh Symphony

Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Works: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77; Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin…

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Wagner’s Siegfried: Melchior and Flagstad’s Timeless Performance with Metropolitan Opera’s Orchestra

Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Siegfried Performers: Siegfried – Lauritz Melchior (tenor), Brünnhilde – Kirsten Flagstad (soprano), Mime…