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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Renaissance’s Rich Tapestry: Ensemble’s Captivating Journey through 16th Century Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English Music

Composer: Various (16th Century Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English) Works: Recercadas by Diego Ortiz; Descante sobre un…

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Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 12 and Debussy’s Hommage: Michelangeli’s Masterful Fusion with Ravel’s Gaspard

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel Works: Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major,…

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McCormack’s Irish Tenor Ballads: Emotive Interpretations from a Legendary Voice

Composer: John McCormack Works: McCormack Irish Tenor Ballads Performers: John McCormack (tenor), Edwin Schneider (piano), Gerald Moore…

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Stravinsky’s Ballet Masterpieces: Ansermet’s Timeless Interpretations with Suisse Romande and London Symphony Orchestras

Composer: Igor Stravinsky Works: Petrushka (1911), La Boutique Fantasque (arr. Respighi) Performers: Suisse Romande Orchestra, London Symphony…

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Rihm’s Jagden und Formen: Ensemble Modern’s Captivating Journey Through Contemporary Soundscapes

Composer: Wolfgang Rihm Works: Jagden und Formen (1995/2001) Performers: Ensemble Modern; Dominique My, conductor Recording: Sendesaal des…

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Ravel’s Masterpieces for Two Pianos: Micallef and Inanga’s Captivating Journey Through Diverse Landscapes

Composer: Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Works: Music for two pianos: Introduction and Allegro for harp, flute, clarinet and…

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Florence Price’s Orchestral Legacy: The Women ’ s Philharmonic’s Powerful Interpretation of Underappreciated Works

Composer: Florence Price Works: The Oak, Mississippi River Suite, Symphony No. 3 in C minor Performers: The…

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Puccini’s Tosca Highlights: Gheorghiu and Alagna’s Captivating Performance with Royal Opera House’s Ensemble

Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Tosca (highlights) Performers: Angela Gheorghiu (soprano), Roberto Alagna (tenor), Ruggero Raimondi (baritone), Tiffin…

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Prokofiev’s Piano Sonatas: Dimitriew’s Insightful Exploration of Turbulent Creativity

Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Works: Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 84; Piano Sonata No. 9, Op. 103; Toccata,…

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Flute Sonatas by Poulenc, Hindemith, Prokofiev, Martinů: Valek and Hala’s Expressive Journey in Prague

Composer: Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), Paul Hindemith (1895-1963), Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953), Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) Works: Sonata for Flute…

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Parry’s Choral Masterpieces: A Celebration of Tradition through Modern Orchestration

Composer: Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918) Works: I was Glad (orch. Gordon Jacob), Long since in…

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Aga’s Melodic Treasures: Winska’s Enchanting Journey Through Timeless Lieder

Composer: Aga Works: O lieb’, so lang du lieben kannst; Kdyz nine stara matka; Siroke rukavy; Höre…