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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Siegfried by Wagner: Iconic Interpretation by the Metropolitan Opera Forces

Composer: Wagner Works: Siegfried Performers: Siegfried – Lauritz Melchior (tenor), Brünnhilde – Kirsten Flagstad (soprano), Mime –…

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Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Rachmaninov: Dynamic Interpretation by Mark Zeltser with the Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Concerto No. 3 in…

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Fantasias and Pavan by Purcell: Insightful Interpretation by The English Concert

Composer: Henry Purcell Works: Fantasia a 3 in D minor, Fantasia a 3 in F major, Fantasia…

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Parsifal by Wagner: A Historic Recording by the Metropolitan Opera

Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Parsifal – Act 2 (complete) and finale Act 3 Performers: Lauritz Melchior (tenor),…

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Madama Butterfly by Puccini: Captivating Interpretation by Freni and Domingo under Karajan

Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Madama Butterfly Performers: Mirella Freni (Cio-cio-san), Plácido Domingo (B.F. Pinkerton), Christa Ludwig (Suzuki),…

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Concertos for Cello by Vivaldi: Dynamic Interpretation by Alexandre and Elaine Debrus with Arpeggio Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Works: Cello Concerto in E minor RV 409, Cello Concerto in G major RV…

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La Fanciulla del West by Puccini: Captivating Performance by Orchestra Lirica e Coro di Milano

Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: La Fanciulla del West Performers: Carla Gavazzi (Minnie), Ugo Savarese (Jack Rance), Vasco…

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The Four Seasons by Vivaldi: Dynamic Interpretation by London Mozart Players with David Juritz

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Works: The Four Seasons, Violin Concertos op.8 nos.1-4, RV269, 315, 293, 297; Concertos RV581…

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Symphony No. 10 by Heitor Villa-Lobos: A Captivating Interpretation by Gisèle Ben-Dor and Santa Barbara Symphony

Composer: Heitor Villa-Lobos Works: Symphony No. 10: “Amerindia” Performers: Carla Wood (mezzo-soprano), Carlo Scibelli (tenor), Nmon Ford-Livene…

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Forest of the Amazon by Villa-Lobos: Captivating Interpretation by Renee Fleming and the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Heitor Villa-Lobos Works: Forest of the Amazon Performers: Renee Fleming (soprano), Chorus of the Moscow Physics…

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Piano Works by Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Khachaturian: Masterful Interpretations by William Kapell with Notable Orchestras

Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Works: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C, Op. 26; Dmitri Shostakovich, Preludes, Op. 34:…

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Cantiones Sacrae by Peter Philips: Enigmatic Interpretations by The Tudor Consort Directed by Peter Walls

Composer: Peter Philips Works: Cantiones Sacrae: Salve Regina, Christus resurgens, O nomen Jesu Performers: The Tudor Consort,…