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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Sibelius’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Bernstein’s Dynamic Leadership with New York Philharmonic

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 2, Luonnotar, Pohjola’s Daughter Performers: Phyllis Curtin (soprano), New York Philharmonic,…

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Sibelius’ Incidental Music: Norwegian Radio Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Through Historical Landscapes

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Incidental Music: Belshazzar’s Feast, Op. 51; Concert Suite Swanwhite, Op. 54; Concert Suite…

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Shostakovich’s Symphonic Journey: A Captivating Exploration of Historical Narratives

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: Symphony No. 1 in F minor (1925), Symphony No. 2 “To October” (1927),…

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Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10: Ančerl’s Dynamic Direction with Berlin Philharmonic

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93; Igor Stravinsky, Concerto in D…

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Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 4: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Captivating Revival Under Myung-Whun Chung

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: Symphony No. 4 Performers: Philadelphia Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung (conductor) Recording: November 1994, Memorial…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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:…