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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Zumsteeg’s Ballads: Weikl and Sawallisch’s Emotional Journey through German Song

Composer: Johann Rudolf Zumsteeg Works: Ballads with piano “Die Entführung,” “Des Pfarrers Tochter von Taubertheim” Performers: Bernd…

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Xenakis’ Sonic Landscapes: Sakkas and Daudin’s Dynamic Collaboration with Luxembourg Philharmonic

Composer: Iannis Xenakis Works: Aïs for baritone, solo percussion and orchestra (1980), Tracées (1987), Empreintes (1975), Noomena…

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Wilby’s Choral Masterpieces: Choir of Lincoln College’s Captivating Performances from Oxford

Composer: Philip Wilby Works: Lincoln Windows, Caedmon’s Dream, Prayer of Mannaseh, Goldfinch Carol, A Sonnet, Wondrous Cross,…

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Walton’s Choral Masterpieces: St. John ’ s College Choir’s Transcendent Performance Under Christopher Robinson

Composer: William Walton Works: Coronation Te Deum (arr. Simon Preston & Mark Blatchly), A Litany: Drop, drop…

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Walford Davies’s Sacred Works: Fisher’s Poignant Interpretation with Stellar Ensemble

Composer: Sir Henry Walford Davies Works: Solemn Melody (2), Jesu Dulcis Memoria, Interlude in C, Fugue in…

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Wagner’s Operatic Arias: Terfel’s Commanding Performance with Berlin Philharmonic

Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Arias from: Der Fliegende Holländer, Die Meistersinger, Tannhäuser, Parsifal, Die Walküre Performers: Bryn…

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Vivaldi’s Early Sonatas: Walter Reiter’s Insightful Interpretation of Opus 2

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Works: 12 Sonatas for Violin and Continuo, Opus 2 Performers: Walter Reiter, violin Recording:…

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Heitor Villa-Lobos’ Eclectic Works: Lontano and BBC Singers’ Captivating Performance

Composer: Heitor Villa-Lobos Works: Sesteto Místico, Two Chôros bis, Quatuor, Chôros No. 7, Bachianas Brasilieras No. 9…

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William Williams’ Complete Instrumental Music: Camerat Köln’s Captivating Revival of Baroque Elegance

Composer: William Williams (?-1701) Works: The Complete Instrumental Music: 6 Trio Sonatas Op. 1, Duet in F…

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Walton’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Previn’s Dynamic Leadership with the London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Sir William Walton (1902-1983) Works: Symphony No 1 in B flat minor, Concerto for Violin and…

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Wagner’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Schuricht’s Timeless Interpretations with Stuttgart Radio Symphony

Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Prelude to Parsifal, Prelude to Tristan und Isolde, Dawn and Siegfried’s Rhine Journey…

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Verdi’s Falstaff: Paul Daniel’s Captivating Direction with English National Opera’s Ensemble

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Works: Falstaff Performers: Andrew Shore (bar), Yvonne Kenny (sop), Ashley Holland (bar), Susan Gritton…