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.

Hasselmans and Friends: A Rich Tapestry of Romantic Chamber Music Interpretation

Composer: Adolphe Hasselmans (1845-1912), Benjamin Godard (1849-1895), Felix Godefroid (1818-1897), Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), Franz Doppler (1821-1883), Felix…

Korngold’s Cinematic Masterpieces: Shaham’s Captivating Interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) Works: Romance of Korngold: Much Ado About Nothing, Escape Me Never, The…

Mozart’s Piano Sonatas: Klára Würtz’s Masterful Exploration of Timeless Elegance

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas K279, K280, K281, K282, K283, K284, K309, K310, K311, K330,…

Gianneo’s Piano Works: De Marinis and Cremaschi’s Compelling Exploration of Argentine Soundscapes

Composer: Luis Gianneo Works: Piano Sonata No. 2 (1943), Suite (1933), Piano Sonata No. 3 (1957), Sonatina…

Massenet’s Hérodiade: Domingo’s Captivating Portrayal with the Wiener Staatsoper’s Ensemble

Composer: Jules Massenet Works: Hérodiade Performers: Plácido Domingo (John the Baptist), Juan Pons (Herod), Agnes Baltsa (Hérodiade),…

Van Rossum’s Miniatures: A Captivating Journey with National Orchestra of Belgium and André Vandernoot

Composer: Frederik van Rossum Works: Twelve Miniatures Op.10 (1964), Eglogue et Conte bleu Op.24 (1971), Little Style-Studies…

Stokowski’s Orchestral Legacy: NBC Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Journey through Russian and Modern Classics

Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Festival Overture, Tchaikovsky: Humoresque Op. 10 No. 2, Stravinsky: The…

Mahler’s Ninth Symphony: Horenstein’s Historical Interpretation with Baker and Scottish National Orchestra

Restoration and remastering by Jerry Bruck, Posthorn Recordings BBC Legends BBCL 4075-2 2 CDs [113.38] Gustav Mahler…

Mozart’s Diverse Musical Palette: Haskil and Anda’s Enchanting Collaboration with Camerata Academica Salzburg

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Overture: Der Schauspieldirektor; Concerto for Two Pianos in E flat major, K365;…

Hovhaness’s Songs for Bass, Volume 1: Berberian’s Evocative Interpretation of Mystical Texts

Release Information: Composer: Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) Title: Songs for Bass, Volume 1 Works: Love Songs of Hafiz,…

Luis de Freitas Branco’s Orchestral Legacy: Budapest Philharmonic’s Engaging Interpretations of Symphonic Works

Luis de Freitas Branco: Orchestral Works Symphony No. 1 (1924) [30: 50] | Antero De Quental –…

Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique: Pahud’s Exquisite Collaboration with Berlin Philharmonic’s Dynamic Interpretation

Composer: Hector Berlioz Works: Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 (1830), Symphony No. 94, Hob.1: The Surprise (1791), Flute…