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.

Moiseiwitsch’s Complete Acoustic Recordings: A Timeless Exploration by Royal Albert Hall Orchestra

Composer: Benno Moiseiwitsch Works: The Complete Acoustic Recordings Performers: Benno Moiseiwitsch, piano; Royal Albert Hall Orchestra conducted…

Milhaud’s Vocal Masterpieces: Katz’s Captivating Performance with Cyferstein’s Sensitive Accompaniment

Composer: Darius Milhaud Works: Alissa, Trois Poèmes de Lucile de Chateaubriand, D’un Cahier inédit d’Eugénie de Guérin,…

Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances: Chamber Orchestra of Europe’s Dynamic Interpretation Under Harnoncourt

Composer: Antonín Dvořák Works: Slavonic Dances 1-16, Opp. 46 and 72 Performers: Chamber Orchestra of Europe, conducted…

Ančerl’s Orchestral Masterworks: A Journey Through Czech Heritage with Iconic Performers

Composer: Karel Ančerl Works: Shostakovich: Festive Overture; Novák: In the Tatra Mountains; Krejzí: Serenade for Orchestra; Janáček:…

Milhaud’s Diverse Works: Long’s Dynamic Performance with National Orchestra

Composer: Darius Milhaud Works: Piano Concerto, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Quartet No. 7, Six Chants Populaires…

Dussek’s Sinfonias: Helios 18’s Revelatory Performances Under Marie-Louise Oschatz

Composer: Franz Xavier Dussek Works: Sinfonia in G major (Altner G2), Sinfonia in E flat major (Altner…

Mention’s Piano Works: A Captivating Performance of Fantaisie Impressions and More

Composer: Michael Mention (1714-1788) Works: Fantaisie Impressions 1 – 3; Libidineuses 1 & 2; Sonatine; Ballade; Etudes…

Raff’s Symphony No. 1: Rhenish Philharmonic’s Evocative Tribute to German Romanticism

Composer: Joachim Raff Works: Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 96 “To the Fatherland” (1861) Performers:…

Draeseke’s Symphony No. 2 and Serenade: Radio-Philharmonie Hannover’s Insightful Revival

Composer: Felix Draeseke Works: Symphony No. 2, Op. 25 in F major; Serenade, Op. 49 in D…

Menotti’s The Saint of Bleeker Street: Richard Hickox’s Captivating Live Performance with Spoleto Festival Chorus and Orchestra

Composer: Gian Carlo Menotti Works: The Saint of Bleeker Street Performers: Annina Julia Melinek (soprano), Michele Timothy…

Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore: Alagna’s Charming Portrayal with Lyon National Opera’s Vibrant Interpretation

Composer: Gaetano Donizetti Works: L’elisir d’amore Performers: Roberto Alagna (Nemorino), Angela Gheorghiu (Adina), Simone Alaimo (Dr. Dulcamara),…

Delius’s Evocative Landscapes: Handley’s Masterful Interpretations with Hallé and London Philharmonic

Composer: Frederick Delius Works: Brigg Fair, In a Summer Garden, Eventyr, A Song of Summer, Summer Night…