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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Bach’s Sacred Melodies: A Soulful Exploration by the Academy of Ancient Music

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Bist du bei mir, BWV 508; Was mein Herz von dir begehrt…

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Falla’s Spanish Masterpieces: Rivandeneyra’s Passionate Interpretations with Markevich’s Dynamic Conducting

Composer: Manuel de Falla Works: El Amor Brujo (1915, 1925), Noches en los Jardines de España (1916),…

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Mozart’s Keyboard Works: Period Instrument Performances Unveiling Hidden Treasures

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Klavierwerke Vol.13, including Variations, Klavierstücke, four-hand music, and organ works Performers: Bart…

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Elgar’s Choral and Organ Works: Sumsion’s Reverent Performance with Worcester Cathedral Choir

Composer: Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Works: Organ Sonata No. 1 in G, Sacred Music: Ave verum corpus,…

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Mozart’s Don Giovanni: Max Rudolf’s Timeless Interpretation with Turin Radio Orchestra

Composer: W. A. Mozart Works: Don Giovanni Performers: Giuseppe Taddei (bar), Italo Tajo (bass), Cesare Valletti (ten),…

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Mozart’s Serene Melodies: Tero Latvala’s Captivating Interpretation with Tapiola Sinfonietta

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Serenade No. 4 in D major, K203 (1774); Vier Kontratänze, K101 (1776);…

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Dvořák’s Piano Works: Kvapil’s Intimate Journey Through Melodic Landscapes

Composer: Antonín Dvořák Works: Piano Works 2: Waltzes Op. 54, Eclogues Op. 56, Piano Pieces Op. 52,…

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Mozart’s Serenades: Latvala’s Elegant Interpretation with Tapiola Sinfonietta

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Serenade No. 4 in D major, K203 (1774), Vier Kontratänze, K101 (1776),…

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Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor: A Journey Through Romantic Interpretations and Nordic Inspirations

Composer: Edvard Grieg, Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms, Joseph Haydn, Carl Nielsen, Geirr Tveitt, David Monrad…

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Dvořák’s Piano Trios: Guarneri Trio Prague’s Evocative Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

Composer: Antonín Dvořák Works: Piano Trio No. 3 Op. 65, Piano Trio Op. 90 “Dumky” Performers: Guarneri…

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Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade: Bátiz’s Enchanting Narrative with Philharmonia Orchestra’s Masterful Performance

Composer: Nikolay Andreyevich RIMSKY-KORSAKOV (1844-1908) Works: Scheherazade, Op. 35; Sinbad the Sailor; The Story of a Dervish;…

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Mozart’s String Quintets: Ensemble Villa Musica’s Insightful Exploration

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: String Quintet in G minor, K516; String Quintet in D major, K593…