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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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…

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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…

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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…

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Livonia’s Old Estonian Songs and Dances: Juckum-Bentz’s Enchanting Exploration of Heritage

Composer: Livonia Works: Old Estonian Songs and Dances Performers: Svea Juckum-Bentz (voice, violin, hurdy-gurdy, recorder, harp), Roland…

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Lhevinne’s Masterful Piano Duet: A Journey Through Classical Treasures with Josef and Rosina Lhevinne

Composer: Josef Lhevinne Works: Mozart – Sonata in D for two pianos K448; Schumann – Toccata in…

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Lemalu’s Debut Recording: A Journey Through Brahms, Schubert, Fauré, and More

Composer: Jonathan Lemalu Works: Brahms: Vier ernste Gesänge, Schubert: Der Wanderer an den Mond, Auf der Donau,…

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Hough’s Diverse Piano Journey: A Captivating Exploration of British Composers’ Works

Composer: Stephen Hough Works: Alan Rawsthorne – Four Bagatelles; Stephen Reynolds – Two Poems in Homage to…

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French Opera Arias: Heppner’s Compelling Exploration with London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: French Works: Arias by Berlioz, Halévy, Massenet, Meyerbeer, and De Lisle Performers: Ben Heppner (tenor), London…

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Argentine Guitar Music: Villadangos’s Reflective Debut with Naxos

Composer: Máximo Diego Pujol, Narciso Saul, Hector Ayala, Carlos Guastavino, Juan Falu, Walter Heinze Works: Tres Piezas…

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Festive’s Hanseatic Music: WESER-RENAISSANCE’s Revelatory Interpretation of Renaissance Heritage

Composer: Festive Works: Hanseatic Music Performers: WESER-RENAISSANCE, directed by Manfred Cordes; featuring 19 vocal soloists and 21…

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The Edwardian Gentleman’s Songbook: Griffett’s Captivating Journey with Pro Cantione Antiqua

Composer: Various Works: “The Edwardian Gentleman’s Songbook” including selections from Henry Bishop, Hatton, G. Smart, Stanford, Pearsall,…

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Eastertide Reflections: A Choral Journey through Tradition and Emotion

Composer: Eastertide Works: Traditional: Forty Days and Forty Nights; Richard Farrant: Call to Remembrance, O Lord; John…