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.

Verdi’s Aida: Caniglia’s Captivating Portrayal with Serafin’s Masterful Direction

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Works: Aida – opera (1871) Performers: Maria Caniglia (Aida), Beniamino Gigli (Radames), Italo…

Susan B. Anthony’s Vocal Mastery: A Captivating Journey Through Operatic Emotions

Composer: Susan B. Anthony Works: Chausson – Le Roi Arthus: Ah, Trahie! Abandonnée; Menotti – The Consul:…

Cherubini’s Medea: Rysanek’s Captivating Performance in Historic ORF Recording

Composer: Luigi Cherubini Works: Medea Performers: Leonie Rysanek (soprano), Bruno Prevedi (tenor), Lucia Popp (soprano), Nicolai Ghiuselev…

Mozart’s Chamber Works: Martin’s Expressive Interpretations of Quintets and Quartets

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Flute Quartet No. 1 in D major, K. 285; Oboe Quartet in…

Various Composers’ Story of Christmas: Gardiner’s Evocative Interpretation with the Monteverdi Choir

Composer: Various Works: Story of Christmas, including selections by Robert Cowper, Giovanni Bassano, William Byrd, John Tavener,…

Mozart’s Piano Sonatas, Volume 4: Roberte Mamou’s Insightful Journey Through Emotive Landscapes

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas, Volume 4: Sonata in F major, K332; Sonata in B…

Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas: Szeryng’s Masterful Journey from Classical Roots to Romantic Depths

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major Op. 2 No. 2; Violin…

Quilter’s Lyrical Miniatures: Terfel’s Enchanting Delivery with Martineau’s Sensitive Accompaniment

Composer: Roger Quilter Works: Slumber Song (from “Where the Rainbow Ends”), Where Go the Boats (from “Child…

Bennett’s Diverse Compositions: Kovacevich’s Masterful Interpretations of Iconic Works

Composer: Richard Rodney Bennett Works: Piano Concerto (1968), Concerto for Stan Getz (1990), Waltz from Murder on…

Whettam’s Dramatic Works: Rummel’s Captivating Performance with Sinfonia da Camera and Leipzig Radio Symphony

Composer: Graham Whettam Works: Concerto Drammatico, Sinfonia contra timore Performers: Martin Rummel (cello), Sinfonia da Camera, Urbana,…

Kuhlau’s Flute Sonatas: Grodd and Napoli’s Captivating Interpretation

Composer: Friedrich Kuhlau Works: Sonata for Flute and Piano in G major, Op. 83, No. 1; Sonata…

Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde: Flagstad’s And Melchior’s Timeless Interpretation at Covent Garden

Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Tristan und Isolde Performers: Kirsten Flagstad (Isolde), Lauritz Melchior (Tristan), Sabine Kalter (Brangane),…