Thomas Fasano
Bach Family’s Treasures: Musica Antiqua Köln’s Insightful Journey through Baroque Masterpieces
Composer: Various (The Bach Family) Works: Johann Ludwig Bach: Overture in G; Heinrich Bach: Sonata I “a…
Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess: Willard White’s Compelling Portrayal in a Timeless Recording
Composer: George Gershwin Works: Porgy and Bess Performers: Willard White (Porgy), Cynthia Haymon (Bess), Gregg Baker (Crown),…
Handel’s Coronation Music: The King’s Consort’s Majestic Performance Under Robert King’s Direction
Composer: George Frideric Handel Works: Coronation of George II; I was glad when they said unto me…
Messiaen’s Turangalila Symphony: Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Radiant Interpretation with Yvonne Loriod
Composer: Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) Works: Turangalila Symphony Performers: Toronto Symphony Orchestra/Seiji Ozawa, Yvonne Loriod, piano Recording: Recorded…
Bedford’s My Mother, My Sister and I: Tubb, Barron, and Wiegold’s Emotional Exploration of Familial Bonds
Composer: David Bedford Works: My Mother, My Sister and I Performers: Evelyn Tubb (soprano), Jacqueline Barron (soprano),…
Lindberg’s Contemporary Works: Salonen’s Dynamic Interpretation with Philharmonia Orchestra
Composer: Magnus Lindberg Works: Cantigas, Cello Concerto, Fresco, Parada Performers: Christopher O’Neal (oboe), Anssi Karttunen (cello), Philharmonia…
Rachmaninov’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Eiji Oue’s Vivid Interpretation with the Minnesota Orchestra
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Performers: Minnesota Orchestra/Eiji Oue Recorded: May/June 2001, Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis Label: REFERENCE RECORDINGS RR-96…
Widor’s Chamber Masterpieces: Prunyi and New Budapest Quartet’s Captivating Performances
Composer: Charles-Marie Widor Works: Piano Trio in B flat major (1875), Piano Quintet in D minor (1890)…
Scheidemann’s Organ Works Vol. 2: A Captivating Journey through Sacred Heritage
Composer: Heinrich Scheidemann Works: Organ Works Vol. 2: Magnificat 3. Toni; Canzon in G; Vom Himmel hoch…
Vivaldi’s String Concertos, Volume 2: Ensemble’s Dynamic Exploration of Hidden Gems
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Works: String Concertos, Volume 2 Performers: Collegium Musicum 90 / Simon Standage Rec:…
Gluck’s Italian Arias: Bartoli’s Captivating Interpretation with Akademie für Alte Musik
Composer: Christoph Willibald Gluck Works: Italian Arias: Antigono: “Berenice, che fai?”, La Clemenza di Tito: “Tremo fra’…
Mussorgsky’s Piano Works: Kavtaradze and Voskresensky’s Insightful Exploration of a Keyboard Masterpiece
Composer: Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky (1839-1881) Works: Pictures at an Exhibition, Hopak de jeunes ukrainiens, Scène de foire,…