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.

Rachmaninov’s Piano Concertos: Moiseiwitsch’s Timeless Interpretations with Historic Orchestras

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 1, Piano Concerto No. 2, Rhapsody on a Theme of…

Yves Prin’s Contemporary Masterpieces: Artaud and Graffin’s Evocative Interpretation with Orchestra Philharmonique de Radio France

Composer: Yves Prin Works: Dioscures (1977/revised 1984), Ephèmeres (1973/revised 1992), Le Souffle d’Iris (1986/revised 1992) Performers: Pierre-Yves…

Petrov’s Ballet Suites: Serov’s Dynamic Direction with St Petersburg Philharmonic

Composer: Andrei Petrov Works: Suite from the Ballet The Shore of Hope (1959), Symphonic Cycle The Songs…

Verdi’s Sacred Masterpieces: Leinsdorf’s Dynamic Direction with Boston Symphony Orchestra and Stellar Soloists

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Works: Messa da Requiem, The Death of the Bishop of Brindisi, Gurre-Lieder (Interlude, Song…

Lachner’s Chamber Works: Consortium Classicum’s Evocative Journey Through Melodic Romanticism

Composer: Franz Lachner Works: Nonet in F (1875), Octet in B flat, op. 156 (pub. 1850) Performers:…

Walton’s Eclectic Masterpieces: Neubauer’s Expressive Performance with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Composer: William Walton Works: Façade, Suites Nos I & II; Viola Concerto; Variations on a Theme by…

Beamish’s Chamber Works: Irvine’s Captivating Performance of Contemporary Masterpieces

Composer: Sally Beamish Works: Gala Water (1994) for cello solo; Bridging the Day (1998) for cello and…

Kusser’s Six Ouvertures de théâtre: Musica Aeterna’s Captivating Revival

Composer: Johann Sigismund Kusser Works: Six Ouvertures de théâtre (1682) Performers: Musica Aeterna Chamber Orchestra, Peter Zajicek,…

Boyce’s Pindar’s Ode: New College Oxford’s Captivating Revival with Hanover Band

Composer: William Boyce Works: Pindar’s Ode, New Year Ode (1774) Performers: Patrick Burrowes (boy soprano), Andrew Johnson…

Italian Opera Arias: A Captivating Showcase by Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony and Esteemed Soprano Voices

Composer: Various Works: Soprano Arias from Italian Opera (Including selections from Puccini, Bellini, Verdi, and others) Performers:…

Rorem’s Selected Songs: A Deep Dive into the Artistry of Matthew Aucoin’s Interpretation

Composer: Ned Rorem Works: Selected Songs – The Waking, Root Cellar, My Papa’s Waltz, I Strolled Across…

Vaughan Williams’ Choral Masterpieces: Elora Festival Singers’ Devout Interpretation of Sacred Works

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: Mass in G minor; Motets: Lord, Thou hast been our refuge, Prayer…