Thomas Fasano
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),…
Pfitzner’s Palestrina: Wunderlich’s Stellar Performance with the Vienna State Opera Ensemble
Composer: Hans Pfitzner Works: Palestrina – Excerpts from Act One and Act Three Performers: Fritz Wunderlich (tenor),…
Modern Oboe Compositions: Weiger and Conway’s Captivating Journey Through Diverse Works
Composer: Miguel del Águila, Robert Sibbing, David Gompper, Michael Angell, Arnold Rosner, Walter Piston Works: Sommergesang (1988),…
Stadler’s Basset Horn Treasures: Veilhan’s Ensemble Brings Mozart’s Essence to Life
Composer: Anton Stadler Works: Terzetten for three basset horns; Three Divertimenti on The Marriage of Figaro for…
Khachaturian’s Iconic Suites: London Symphony Orchestra’s Dynamic Revival Under Stanley Black
Composer: Aram Khachaturian Works: Spartacus Suite (1956), Masquerade Suite (1941), Gayaneh Suite (1943) Performers: London Symphony Orchestra,…
Rawsthorne’s Chamber Works: Jill Crowther’s Expressive Engagement with English Northern Philharmonia
Composer: Alan Rawsthorne Works: Oboe Quartet (1935), Lament for a Sparrow (1962), Studies on a Theme by…
Stokowski’s Orchestral Mastery: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Timeless Interpretations of Romantic Ballet and Exoticism
Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite; Ippolitov-Ivanov: In the Manger (orch. Stokowski); Glazunov: Danse Orientale…
Tchaikovsky’s Emotional Depth: Abbado’s Masterful Interpretations with Vienna and Boston Philharmonics
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Works: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” (1892), Romeo and Juliet (1870) Performers: Vienna Philharmonic…