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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3: Lang Lang’s Dynamic Collaboration with St. Petersburg Philharmonic

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 3 in d, op. 30; Chinese Folk Melody (Liu Yang…

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Janáček’s Idyll and Mládí: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration of Folk Influences

Composer: Leoš Janáček Works: Idyll for String Orchestra, Mládí for Wind Sextet Performers: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra,…

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Rachmaninov’s Masterpieces: Kapell’s Timeless Interpretations with Philadelphia’s Robin Hood Dell Orchestra

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 2, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Prelude in C…

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Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 4: Lubimov’s Introspective Performance with Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 4; Igor Stravinsky – Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments;…

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Janáček’s String Quartets: New Helsinki Quartet’s Emotional Depth and Innovative Spirit

Composer: Leoš Janáček Works: String Quartet No. 1 “The Kreutzer Sonata,” String Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters,”…

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Purcell’s Harmonia Sacra: Moroney and Feldman’s Spiritual Journey Through Organ and Voice

Composer: Henry Purcell Works: Harmonia Sacra and Complete Organ Music Performers: Davitt Moroney, organ; Jill Feldman, soprano…

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Jackson’s Organ Masterpieces: A Journey Through Time with Hull City Hall’s Resonant Acoustics

Composer: Francis Jackson Works: Edinburgh Fanfare (1957), Five Preludes on English Hymn Tunes Op.60 (1987), Impromptu Op.5…