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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Beethoven’s Piano Concerto and Symphony: Abbado’s Masterful Direction with Berlin Philharmonic

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat major, Op. 19; Symphony No….

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Elman’s Mastery: An Exploration of Slavonic Rhapsody and Other Works with Seiger’s Artistry

Composer: Mischa Elman Works: Slavonic Rhapsody, La Precieuse, Russian Dance Op. 40 No. 10, La plus que…

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British Oboe Concertos: Jill Crowther’s Enchanting Performance with English Northern Philharmonia

Composer: Michael Hurd, Kenneth Leighton, William Blezard, John Gardner, Philip Lane Works: Concerto da Camera, Oboe Concerto…

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Gates’ String Quartet No. 1: Eberle Quartet’s Engaging Interpretation of British Chamber Works

Composer: Philip Gates Works: String Quartet No. 1 in A minor; Frank Bridge: Three Idylls, Novelletten; Samuel…

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Mendelssohn and Chopin’s Lyricism: Alicia de Larrocha’s Intimate Journey Through Romantic Works

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47), Frédéric Chopin (1810-49) Works: Songs without Words Op. 19 No. 1 in E,…

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Bream’s Masterful Interpretations: A Journey Through Impressionism and Romanticism in Guitar Repertoire

Composer: Julian Bream Works: Debussy – Claire de Lune; Debussy – Reverie; Ravel – Pavane for a…

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Zeisler’s Chopin and Beyond: A Journey Through Piano Masterpieces and Transcriptions

Composer: Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler Works: Frederic Chopin: Scherzo op. 31; Nocturne op. 27 no. 2; Nocturne op….

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Boulez’s Notations and Landscapes: Barenboim’s Dynamic Direction with Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Pierre Boulez Works: Notations I-IV, La Mer, The Three-Cornered Hat Performers: Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim…

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Baker’s Very Best: A Timeless Retrospective of a Mezzo-Soprano Legend

Composer: Janet Baker Works: Very Best of Janet Baker Performers: Dame Janet Baker, mezzo-soprano; various artists Recording:…

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Backhaus’s British Acoustic Recordings: Unveiling the Nuanced Artist’s Early Interpretations

Composer: Wilhelm Backhaus Works: Complete British Acoustic Recordings 1908-25 Performers: Wilhelm Backhaus, piano Recording: Various sessions from…

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Broschi’s Baroque Gems: Genaux’s Captivating Rendition of Italian Masterpieces

Composer: Riccardo Broschi (c. 1701-1756) Works: “Dall’amor più sventurato” – Orfeo (Porpora), “Ombra fedele anch’io,” “Qual guerriero…

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American Classics: Denyce Graves’ Soulful Performance with Boston Pops and San Francisco Symphony

Composer: American Works: American Anthem; America the Beautiful; Star-Spangled Banner; Fanfare for the Common Man; Lift Ev’ry…