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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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;…

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Choral Masterpieces: A Journey Through Sacred Works with The Sixteen’s Enriching Performance

Composer: Various Works: Mendelssohn: Hear my Prayer; Vaughan Williams: O Taste and See; Peter Hurford: Litany to…

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Bizet’s Carmen: Alperyn’s Captivating Portrayal with Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Georges Bizet Works: Carmen Performers: Graciela Alperyn (Carmen), Giorgio Lamberti (Don Jose), Alan Titus (Escamillo), Doina…

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Novello’s Melodic Treasures: Vario’s Enchanting Journey Through Timeless Songs

Composer: Ivor Novello Works: Shine Through My Dreams, Deep in My Heart, Fold Your Wings, The Radiance…

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Mewton-Wood’s Masterful Recital: A Journey Through Piano Works of Diverse Eras

Composer: Noel Mewton-Wood Works: Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4; Sonata No. 8 for Piano and Violin; Albeniz:…

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Medtner’s Piano and Violin Works: Hansen’s Insightful Collaboration with Medtner’s Own Interpretations

Composer: Nicolai Medtner Works: Novelle Op. 17/1, Märchen Op. 14/2, 20/1, 20/2, 26/2, 26/3, 34/2, 51/2, 51/3,…

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Medtner’s Enchanted Narratives: A Timeless Journey with Medtner’s Own Artistry in London Recordings

Composer: Nicolai Medtner Works: Märchen (Skazka/Fairy Tales) Op. 14/2, Op. 8/1, Op. 20/2, Op. 51/3, Op. 51/5,…

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Rudy’s Colorful Piano Arrangements: A Journey Through European Musical Landscapes

Composer: Various Works: Light Cavalry Overture (Suppé), The Wanderer Fantasia (Schubert, arr. Liszt), Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1…

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Choral Masterpieces Through Ages: Pro Cantione Antiqua’s Captivating Journey from Gregorian Chant to Bernstein’s Psalms

Composer: Various Works: Gregorian Chant, Hildegard von Bingen: Selected Chants, Palestrina: Stabat Mater, Tallis: Lamentations, Monteverdi: Vespers,…