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.

Chopin’s Masterworks: Lugansky’s Insightful Interpretations of Ballades and Nocturnes

Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Ballade No. 3 in A flat, Op. 47; Ballade No. 4 in F…

Chopin’s Preludes and Sonata: Argerich’s Masterful Interpretation of Timeless Works

Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: 24 Preludes op. 28, Prelude in C sharp minor op. 45, Prelude in…

Mahler’s Symphony No. 1: Maazel’s Captivating Direction with Vienna Philharmonic

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 1 in D major Performers: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Lorin Maazel (conductor)…

Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony: Klemperer’s Riveting Live Performance with Concertgebouw Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor “Resurrection” Performers: Kathleen Ferrier (contralto), Joan Vincent…

Nielsen’s Complete Symphonies: London Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation Under Ole Schmidt

Composer: Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Works: The Complete Symphonies (1892-1925) Performers: London Symphony Orchestra, Ole Schmidt Soloists: Brian…

Bach’s Fugues and Beyond: Mase and Gekker’s Brass Ensemble’s Intriguing Journey

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: The Art of Fugue: Contrapunctus VII; Antonio Bertali: Sonata No.2; Sonata No.4;…

Canat de Chizy’s Contemporary Works: Korcia and Wieder-Atherton’s Evocative Performance with Philharmonie de Lorraine

Composer: Edith Canat de Chizy Works: Exultet, Siloël, Moïra Performers: Laurent Korcia (violin), Sonia Wieder-Atherton (cello), Philharmonie…