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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Verdi’s Aida: Esta’s Timeless Interpretation with the Orchestra of Radio Televisione Italiana

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Works: Aida Performers: Aida: Mary Curtis-Verna, Radames: Franco Corelli, Amneris: Miriam Pirazzini, Amonasro: Gian…

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Verdi’s Aria Masterpieces: A Celebration of Martinelli’s Lyrical Brilliance in Iconic Roles

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Works: Ernani: Ernani Involami, I Vespri Siciliani: Merce, dilette amiche, Il Trovatore: Tacea la…

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Tormis’ Choral Legacy: Anu Tali’s Evocative Direction with Estonian-Finnish Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Veljo Tormis (b. 1930), Claude Debussy (1868-1918), Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Works: Ocean, Swan Flight, La Mer,…

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Theodorakis’ Sadduzäer-Passion: Rundfunkchoir Berlin’s Evocative Performance with Berliner Sinfonie-Orchester

Composer: Mikis Theodorakis Works: Sadduzäer-Passion (1982) Performers: Joachim Vogt (tenor), Jürgen Frier (baritone), Hermann Christian Polster (bass),…

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Thalberg’s Operatic Fantasias: Nicolosi’s Captivating Performance from Festetitch Castle

Composer: Sigismond Thalberg Works: Fantasias on Operas by Rossini: Fantasia on Semiramide, Op. 51; Fantasia on La…

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Telemann’s Sonate Metodiche: Hünteler, Zipperling, and Lohff’s Exquisite Collaboration

Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann Works: Sonate Metodiche (Sonata in G minor, Sonata in A major, Sonata in…

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Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4: Szell’s Commanding Interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Francesca da Rimini

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Works: Symphony No. 4, Francesca da Rimini Performers: London Symphony Orchestra/Georg Szell, New…

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Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony: Maazel’s Dynamic Interpretation with Vienna Philharmonic

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Works: Manfred Symphony (1885), Hamlet (1888) Performers: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Lorin Maazel (conductor)…

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Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker: Philharmonia Orchestra’s Enchanting Performance Under Michael Tilson Thomas

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Works: The Nutcracker (complete) Performers: Philharmonia Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor) Recording: Recorded…

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Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake: Michael Tilson Thomas’s Dynamic Interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Works: Swan Lake: ballet in four acts, Op. 20 (1877) Performers: London Symphony…

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Sullivan’s Operatic Masterpieces: D’Oyly Carte Opera Company’s Timeless Revival of The Pirates of Penzance and Trial by Jury

Composer: Arthur Sullivan Works: The Pirates of Penzance, Trial by Jury Performers: D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, New…

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Sullivan’s The Golden Legend: Watson’s Captivating Portrayal and Corp’s Dynamic Direction

Composer: Arthur Sullivan Works: The Golden Legend Performers: Janice Watson (Elsie), Jean Rigby (Ursula), Mark Jeffrey Black…