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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Hurlstone’s Chamber Works: Emmerson, Khouri, and Musson’s Captivating Exploration

Composer: William Hurlstone Works: Trio in G Minor for clarinet, bassoon, and piano; Bassoon Sonata in F;…

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Di Stefano’s Dazzling Arias: Bartoletti’s Masterful Direction with Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Composer: Giuseppe Di Stefano Works: Arias from Verdi’s Aida, Luisa Miller, Otello; Boito’s Mefistofele; Meyerbeer’s L’Africana; Ponchielli’s…

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Bach’s Cello Suites: Jiri Barta’s Captivating Journey Through Timeless Masterpieces

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cello Suites No. 4 in G major BWV 1010, No. 5 in…

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Honegger’s String Quartets and Pâques New York: Quatuor Ludwig’s Captivating Interpretation of Early 20th Century Innovation

Composer: Arthur Honegger Works: String Quartet No. 1 (1919), String Quartet No. 2 (1935), String Quartet No….

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Homs’ Piano Works: Jordi Masó’s Intimate Journey through Underrated Masterpieces

Composer: Joaquim Homs Works: Piano Sonata No. 1 (1945), Three Inventions on One Chord (1958), Carousel Waltz…

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Haydn’s String Quartets Op. 50: Festetics Quartet’s Masterful Interpretation of Late Genius

Composer: Joseph Haydn Works: String Quartets Op. 50: No. 1 in B minor, No. 2 in C,…

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British Light Music Discoveries 4: Royal Ballet Sinfonia’s Captivating Journey through Rutter’s and Bennett’s Works

Composer: John Rutter, Richard Rodney Bennett, Malcolm Arnold, David Fanshawe, William Blezard, Michael Hurd, Paul Lewis Works:…

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Hawes’ His Excellency: A Captivating Revival by Royal Academy of Music’s Talented Ensemble

Composer: Terry Hawes Works: His Excellency (operetta, 2001) Performers: David Luck (Matts Munck), Paul Mills (Erling), Nova…

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Puccini’s Madama Butterfly: Dal Monte’s Heartfelt Portrayal with Gigli’s Commanding Presence

Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Madama Butterfly Performers: Toti Dal Monte (Cio-Cio-San), Beniamino Gigli (B.F. Pinkerton), Vittoria Palombini…

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Bach’s Cello Suites: Jiri Barta’s Insightful Performance from Castle Kozel

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cello Suites 1 in G major BWV 1007, Cello Suite 2 in…

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Inessa Galante’s Galante EP: Timeless Interpretations of Baroque Treasures

Composer: Inessa Works: Albinoni: Adagio; Bach: Ei wie schmeckt der Coffee (Cantata 144); Caccini: Amarilli mia bella;…

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Harwood’s Organ Works: Partington’s Captivating Performance at Bristol Cathedral

Composer: Basil Harwood Works: Sonata No 1 in C Sharp Minor, Opus 5; Dithyramb, Opus 7; Six…