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.

Mozart’s Lieder: A Captivating Journey through Vocal Mastery and Emotion

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Ridente la calma, K. 152; Oiseaux, si tous les ans, K. 307;…

Lalo’s Vibrant Masterpieces: Grumiaux’s Captivating Interpretation with Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux

Composer: Édouard Lalo Works: Symphonie espagnole, Introduction and Rondo capriccioso, Havanaise, Poème, Tzigane Performers: Arthur Grumiaux, violin;…

Farnon’s Orchestral Treasures: A Captivating Journey through Melodic Landscapes in Evergre Recordings

Composer: Robert Farnon Works: Opening and Ending, Jumping Bean, Westminster Waltz, Portrait of a Flirt, A Star…

Delius’s Choral Masterpieces: Shirley-Quirk’s Expressive Performances with London Symphony Chorus and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Frederick Delius Works: Sea Drift, Appalachia, A Song Before Sunrise, La Calinda from the opera Koanga…

Van Rossum’s Orchestral Masterpieces: De Groote’s Striking Collaboration with the National Orchestra of Belgium

Composer: Frederik van Rossum Works: Réquisitoire Op.28 (1973), Eloquences Op.39 (1980), Symphonie Concertante Op.11 (1966/67) Performers: André…

Gombert’s Magnificats: The Tallis Scholars’ Exquisite Polyphonic Journey

Composer: Nicolas Gombert Works: Magnificats 1-4 Performers: The Tallis Scholars, directed by Peter Phillips Recording: Church of…

Bishop’s Vocal Masterpieces: A Captivating Exploration by the Cambridge Singers

Composer: Henry Bishop Works: Lo! Hear the gentle lark, Welcome to this place, Should he upbraid, Who…

Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony: Barbirolli’s Captivating Live Performance with Stuttgart’s Finest Voices

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor “Resurrection” Performers: Helen Donath (Soprano), Birgit Finnilä…

Schubert’s Unfinished and Great Symphonies: Wand’s Poignant Interpretation with Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D759, ‘Unfinished’; Symphony No. 9 in C,…

Medtner’s Piano Masterpieces: Madge’s Captivating Interpretations with Lodz Philharmonic

Composer: Nikolai Medtner Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 (1914-18), Piano Concerto No. 2 (1927), Piano Concerto No….

Schubert’s Winterreise: Gerhaher’s Evocative Journey with Huber’s Subtle Accompaniment

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Die Winterreise, D911 Performers: Christian Gerhaher (baritone), Gerold Huber (piano) Recording: Studio 2…

Mozart’s Sacred Choral Works: A Captivating Performance by The King’s Singers

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Requiem in D minor KV 626; Litaniae de venerabili altaris sacramento in…