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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Dvořák’s Dumky Trio and Smetana’s Piano Trio: Guarneri Trio Prague’s Evocative Exploration of Czech Romanticism

Composer: Antonín Dvořák Works: Piano Trio Op. 90 “Dumky”; Bedřich Smetana – Piano Trio Op. 15 Performers:…

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Mompou’s Introspective Piano Works: Masó’s Evocative Performance of Música Callada and More

Composer: Frederic Mompou Works: Música Callada (1959–1967), El pont (1941), Muntanya (1915) Performers: Jordi Masó (piano) Recording:…

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Arne’s Complete Trio Sonatas: Collegium Musicum 90’s Insightful Exploration

Composer: Thomas Arne Works: Complete Trio Sonatas Performers: Collegium Musicum 90, Simon Standage (violin), Richard Tunnicliffe (cello),…

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Dvořák’s Serenade for String Orchestra: Suk’s Lush Harmonies with Prague Chamber Philharmonic

Composer: Antonín Dvořák Works: Serenade for String Orchestra Op. 22 (1875), Josef Suk – Serenade for String…

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Dvořák’s American Works: Keller Quartet’s Vibrant Interpretation of Quartet and Quintet

Composer: Antonín Dvořák Works: String Quartet in F major, Op. 96 ‘American’; String Quintet in E-flat major,…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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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…