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.

Cyril Scott’s Enigmatic Works: Dennis Hennig’s Captivating Interpretations of Piano Masterpieces

Composer: Cyril Scott Works: Two Pieces Op. 47, Two Pierrot Pieces Op. 35, Pierrette, Five Poems, Trois…

Schumann’s Piano Concerto: Lipatti’s Historic Interpretation with Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Robert Schumann Works: Piano Concerto; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K467…

Schubert’s Winterreise: Fassbaender’s Emotional Depth with Reimann’s Expressive Piano

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Die Winterreise Performers: Brigitte Fassbaender, mezzo-soprano; Aribert Reimann, piano Recording: Studio no.1 Abbey…

Schubert’s Lieder Collection: A Captivating Journey through Emotions with the Schubert Ensemble

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Deutsche Schubert-Lied-Edition, Vol. 8; Schiller-Lieder Vol.2: Die Bürgschaft, D246; Hektors Abschied, D312; Amalia…

Berg’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performances Under Edo de Waart

Composer: Alban Berg Works: Pelleas und Melisande, Accompaniment Music for a Film Scene, Five Orchestral Pieces Performers:…

Schoenberg’s Chamber Works: Holliger’s Insightful Direction with Chamber Orchestra of Europe

Composer: Arnold Schoenberg Works: Chamber Symphony No.1, Op.9 (1906); Verklärte Nacht, Op.4 (1899); Chamber Symphony No.2, Op.38…

Scarlatti’s Complete Keyboard Sonatas Vol. 2: Belder’s Artistry Unveiled in Brilliant Recording

Composer: Domenico Scarlatti Works: Complete Keyboard Sonatas Vol. 2 (Sonatas K 49-98) Performers: Pieter-Jan Belder, harpsichord Recording:…

Satie’s Introspective Masterpieces: Belliard’s Evocative Interpretations of Socrate and Nocturnes

Composer: Erik Satie Works: Socrate, 6 Nocturnes, Menuet Performers: Jean Belliard (tenor), Billy Eidi (piano) Recording: 26-17…

Salonen’s Innovative Soundscapes: Finnish Radio Symphony’s Captivating Performances of Contemporary Works

Composer: Esa-Pekka Salonen Works: Mimo II (1992), Yta III (1986), Yta IIb (1985), Yta II (1985), Yta…

Saint-Saëns’ Complete Organ Works: Bleicher’s Insightful Journey Through Neglected Masterpieces

Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns Works: Complete Organ Works Performers: Stefan Johannes Bleicher (organ) Recording: Recorded 21-23 March 1995…