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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Lemper’s Trilingual Portrait: A Multifaceted Journey Through Cabaret and Classical Realms

Composer: Ute Lemper Works: The Thousand and One Lives of Ute Lemper – A Trilingual Portrait Performers:…

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Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite: Trpceski’s Captivating Interpretation of Russian Classics

Composer: Tchaikovsky (arr. Pletnev), Scriabin, Stravinsky, Prokofiev Works: Concert Suite from The Nutcracker, Piano Sonata No. 5,…

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Brahms’ Choral Masterpieces: Coburn and Brawn’s Expressive Collaboration with Austro-Hungarian Philharmonic

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Alto Rhapsody, Opus 53; Festive and Memorial Verses, Opus 109; Felix Mendelssohn: Three…

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French Organ Masterworks: Christian von Blohn’s Captivating Performance at Hildegardkirche

Composer: Symphonic Works: Suite Gothique (Boëllmann), Prélude, Fugue et Variation (Franck), Choral No. 3 in A minor…

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Various Composers’ The Sultan and the Phoenix: Charivari Agréable’s Exquisite Interpretation

Composer: Various (Louis Couperin, Michel Corrette, François Couperin, Pierre Dumage, Armand-Louis Couperin, Jacques Duphly, Louis-Antoine Dornel, Marin…

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Contemporary Finnish Concertos: Tampere Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra’s Dynamic Showcase of Diverse Voices

Composer: Various Works: Jussi-Pekka Nuto: Clap (1997); Ilari Laakso: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (1992); Leonid Bashmakov:…

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Various Composers’ Choral Works: Foulkes and Hunt’s Poignant Live Interpretation

Composer: Various Works: Holst: Sergeant’s Song, Between Us Now; Clive Carey: The Spring; A. Somervell: The Mother’s…

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Keyboard Variations: John Kitchen’s Masterful Exploration of Baroque and Early Classical Gems

Composer: Anon, Merula, Byrd, Sweelinck, Scarlatti, Greene, J.S. Bach, Stanley, Handel, Forqueray, Armand-Louis Couperin, Clementi Works: Galliarda…

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Royal’s Golden Jubilee: Westminster Abbey Choir’s Majestic Celebration of British Regal Tradition

Composer: Royal Works: Golden Jubilee Performers: Westminster Abbey Choir, Llandaff Cathedral Choir, Welsh National Opera Brass Ensemble;…

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British Operatic Gems: A Celebration of Wallace’s and Balfe’s Timeless Melodies

Composer: Various (Balfe, Wallace, Sullivan, Faraday) Works: Performers: Deborah Riedel (soprano), Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra, Richard…

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Baroque’s Timeless Elegance: Lacey and Kent’s Masterful Exploration of Diverse Works

Composer: Baroque Works: Trio Sonata in G, BWV 530; Inventions Nos 4, 8, and 13; Chorale, Wach…

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Various Composers’ Concertinos: Roscoe’s Captivating Performance with Guildhall Strings

Composer: Various Works: Gordon Jacob: Concertino for Piano and Strings, 1954; Cecil Armstrong Gibbs: Concertino Op.103, 1942;…