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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Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro: Ensemble Mille E Tre’s Captivating Live Performance

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Les Noces de Figaro Performers: Nicolas Cavalier (bass), Anne-Sophie Schmidt (soprano), Philippe…

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Schumann’s Cello Works: Shafran’s Masterful Execution with State Orchestra of Russia

Composer: Robert Schumann Works: Cello Concerto; Dmitri Kabalevsky: Cello Concerto; Joseph Haydn: Divertimento in D (arr. Piatigorsky);…

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Haydn’s D Minor Quartet and Beyond: Rubin Quartet’s Compelling Exploration of Timeless Repertoire

Composer: Joseph Haydn Works: String Quartet in D minor, Op 42; Claude Debussy – String Quartet in…

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Mertz’s Guitar Works: Holzman’s Captivating Exploration of Forgotten Melodies

Composer: Johann Kaspar Mertz Works: Bardenklänge, Op. 13; Unruhe; Lied ohne Worte; Fingals Hohle; Abendlied; Etude; Romanze:…

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Schoeck’s Lyrical Gems: A Captivating Exploration of Freund, Kletzki, Bosshart, and Andreae’s Vocal Works

Composer: Robert Freund, Othmar Schoeck, Paul Kletzki, Robert Bosshart, Volkmar Andreae Works: Five Songs Op. 4 by…

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Mahler’s Ninth Symphony: Kondrashin’s Evocative Interpretation with the Moscow Philharmonic

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 9 in D major Performers: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin (conductor)…

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Rodgers’ Musical Legacy: Walsh and Tormé’s Captivating Performances in a Timeless Compilation

Composer: Richard Rodgers Works: Too Many Girls (1939), The Boys from Syracuse (1938), Higher and Higher (1940),…

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Mahler’s Earth Song: Richard Lewis and Lili Chookasian’s Evocative Performances with Philadelphia Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Das Lied von der Erde, Rückert-Lieder Performers: Richard Lewis (Tenor), Lili Chookasian (Mezzo),…

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Ramey’s Date With The Devil: Münchner Rundfunk Orchester’s Captivating Journey Through Operatic Darkness

Composer: Samuel Ramey Works: A Date With The Devil – arias from the operas BERLIOZ La Damnation…

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Mahler’s Third Symphony: Abbado’s Majestic Interpretation with Berlin Philharmonic

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor Performers: Anna Larsson (Contralto), London Symphony Chorus,…

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Various Composers’ Light Music: Orchestral Ensemble’s Vibrant Celebration of Timeless Melodies

Composer: Various Works: Up with the Lark; Jamaican Rumba; The Voice of London; Rhythm on Rails; Hey…

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Madetoja’s Symphonic Legacy: Finnish Orchestras’ Distinctive Interpretations of Comedy Overture, Kullervo, Symphony No. 2

Composer: Leevi Madetoja Works: Comedy Overture (1923), Kullervo – Symphonic Poem (1913), Symphony No. 2 (1918) Performers:…