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.

Larsson’s Saxophone Works: Kelly’s Captivating Performance with Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Lars-Erik Larsson Works: Konsert för Saxofon och Stråkorkester (1934), Ballade pour Saxophone et Orchestre (1938), Concertino…

Osterc’s Orchestral Works: Slovenian Radio and TV Symphony Orchestra’s Engaging Revival

Composer: Slavko Osterc Works: Classical Overture, Suite (1929), Three Dances, Symphonic Movement, Four Symphonic Pieces Performers: Slovenian…

Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 14: Wigglesworth’s Thoughtful Direction with BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Work: Symphony No. 14, Op. 135 (1969) Performers: Joan Rodgers, soprano; John Tomlinson,…

Bonnal’s String Quartets: Quatuor Debussy’s Compelling Exploration of French Modernism

Composer: Joseph-Ermend Bonnal Works: String Quartet No. 1 (1919), String Quartet No. 2 (1938) Performers: Quatuor Debussy…

Orgues Romantiques: Lecaudey’s Masterful Exploration of French Organ Treasures

Composer: ORGUE Works: Suite Gothique op 25 (Boëllmann), Adagio (op 28 no 4), Berceuse (op 31 no…

Sullivan’s The Martyr of Antioch: Balcombe’s Dynamic Interpretation with Northern Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Sir Arthur SULLIVAN Works: The Martyr of Antioch Performers: Catherine Foster (soprano: Margharita), Gillian Knight (contralto),…

Handel’s Complete Flute Sonatas: Beznosiuk, Tunnicliffe, and Nicholson’s Elegant Interpretation

Composer: George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Works: The Complete Flute Sonatas (Sonata in G major HWV363b, Sonata in…

Contemporary Organ Mastery: Ronald Frost’s Exquisite Interpretation of Seasonal Works

Composer: Various Works: PACHELBEL: Two Chorale Preludes on ‘Vom Himmel Hoch’, BUXTEHUDE: Magnificat Primi Toni, J. S….

Bach’s St. John Passion: An Exquisite Interpretation by Stuttgarter Hymnus-Chorknaben and Soloists

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: St. John Passion Performers: Christine Schäfer, Soprano (Anxilla & Arias); Yvi Jänicke,…

Mozart’s Complete Piano Variations: Brautigam’s Authentic Fortepiano Interpretation

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Complete Piano Variations: Kk. 24, 25, Anh. 138a/547a, 179, 180, 264, 265,…

Estonian Chamber Works: Urb and Lentsius’s Captivating Performances of Contemporary Compositions

Composer: René Eespere, Ester Mägi, Peeter Vähi, Lepo Sumera, Jaan Rääts Works: Significatio for violin, cello and…

Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus: Schwarzkopf’s Enchanting Performance in Historic Recording

Composer: Johann Strauss II Works: Die Fledermaus, Operetta in three acts Performers: Rosalinde Elizabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano), Adele…