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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Webern’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Ulster Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration Under Takuo Yuasa

Composer: Anton Webern Works: Passacaglia Op 1 (1908), Five Movements for Strings Op 5 (1929), Six Pieces…

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Bartók’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Chailly’s Dynamic Interpretation with Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Composer: Béla Bartók Works: Concerto for Orchestra Sz 116 (1943), The Miraculous Mandarin (complete ballet) Sz 73…

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Prokofiev’s Piano Sonatas: Marshev’s Captivating Journey Through Emotion and Style

Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Works: Volume 1: Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 82; Dumka, Op. 65B;…

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Mozart’s Missa Solemnis: Galante’s Captivating Performance with Czech Chamber Philharmonic

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Missa Solemnis in C major, KV Anhang C1.20 (attrib. Mozart) Performers: Inessa…

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Mahler’s Symphony No. 7: Gielen’s Striking Interpretation with SWR Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 7 in E minor Performers: SWR Symphony Orchestra, Baden-Baden and Freiburg…

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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),…

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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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…