Thomas Fasano
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…
Wolf’s Mörike Lieder: Rodgers and Genz’s Lyrical Exploration with Vignoles’ Sensitive Accompaniment
Composer: Hugo Wolf Works: Mörike Lieder Performers: Joan Rodgers (soprano), Stephan Genz (baritone), Roger Vignoles (pianoforte) Recording:…
Skalkottas’ Chamber Works: The New Hellenic Quartet’s Insightful Exploration
Composer: Nikos Skalkottas Works: String Quartet No.1 (1928), Zehn Stücke für Streichquartett (1940), Octet (1934), String Trio…
Svendsen’s Symphonic Legacy: Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Performance under Dausgaard
Composer: Johan Severin Svendsen (1840-1911) Works: Symphony No. 1, Op. 4 (1865-6), Symphony No. 2, Op. 15…
Bach’s Art of the Fugue: Taussig’s Insightful Exploration of Counterpoint
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) The Art of the Fugue: Contrapunctus 1-19 Peter Elyakim Taussig, piano Recording Date:…
Frank Martin’s Piano Works: Badura-Skoda’s Dynamic Interpretation with Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Review of Frank Martin: Piano Works Composer: Frank Martin (1890-1974) Works: Ballade for piano and orchestra (1939)…
Powell’s Complete Recordings Vol 2: A Journey through Baroque and Romantic Gems
Composer: Maud Powell Works: Powell complete recordings Vol 2; JS BACH Sonata No 3 Movements 1 and…
Albéniz’s Spanish Suite: Byzantine’s Captivating Guitar Interpretations
Composer: Popular Works: Albéniz: Suite española No.1, Rumores de la Caleta; Torre bermeja; Torroba: Madroños; Tárrega: Capricho…
Sculthorpe’s Musical Landscape: Ortuso and Ensemble’s Evocative Journey Through Australian Identity
Composer: Peter Sculthorpe Works: The Fifth Continent: Small Town (1963), Little Serenade (1968/1977/1983), Sun Music III (1967),…