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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Orff’s Carmina Burana: Runnicles’ Dynamic Interpretation with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Carl Orff Works: Carmina Burana Performers: Hei-Kyung Hong (soprano), Stanford Olsen (tenor), Earle Patriarco (baritone), Gwinnett…

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Massenet’s Lyricism and Chausson’s Emotion: Verrett’s Captivating Performance with Orchestra Sinfonica di Torino

Composer: Jules Massenet (1842-1912), Ernest Chausson (1855-1899) Works: Massenet – Excerpts from Werther, Hérodiade, Manon; Chausson –…

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Ohana’s Distinct Soundscapes: Wieder-Atherton’s Mastery with Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg

Composer: Maurice Ohana Works: Cello Concerto No. 2 “In Dark and Blue” (1990), T’Harân-Ngô (1974), Piano Concerto…

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Ohana’s Douze Etudes: Bavouzet and Jodelet’s Innovative Soundscapes

Composer: Maurice Ohana Works: Douze Etudes d’Interpretation pour piano Set 1 (1981-2), Set 2 (1984-5) Performers: Jean-Efflam…

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Bruno Walter’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Vienna Philharmonic’s and New York Philharmonic’s Captivating Performances

Composer: Bruno Walter Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 2; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 ‘Pastoral’; Wolfgang…

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Toscanini’s Mastery: NBC Symphony Orchestra’s Timeless Interpretations of Iconic Works

Composer: Arturo Toscanini Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis; Johannes Brahms…

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Ohana’s Evocative Masterpieces: Luxembourg Philharmonic’s Captivating Performance of Tombeau de Claude Debussy and More

Composer: Maurice Ohana Works: Tombeau de Claude Debussy; Silenciaire; Chiffres de Clavecin Performers: Sylvie Sullé (soprano), Christian…

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Toscanini’s Timeless Legacy: NBC Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretations of Classical Masterpieces

Composer: Arturo Toscanini Works: Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis; Brahms – Symphony…

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Mozart’s Piano Concertos: Brendel’s Artistry with Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Concertos No. 9 in E flat, K. 271; No. 25 in…

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Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto: Szigeti’s Timeless Interpretation with London Philharmonic Brahms’ Violin Concerto

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Works: Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 64 (1844); Johannes Brahms, Violin Concerto in…

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Mozart’s Comic Operas: Boston Baroque’s Captivating Rendition of Der Schauspieldirektor and Der wohltätige Derwisch

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Der Schauspieldirektor, K. 486; Der wohltätige Derwisch Performers: Cynthia Sieden (soprano, 1),…

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Grigoryan’s Guitar Duo: A Journey Through Virtuosic Arrangements and Timeless Variations

Composer: Slava Grigoryan Works: Caprice in A minor, Op.1 No.24 (arr. Paganini); Variations on a Theme by…