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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Martinu’s Violin Works: Pospichal and Zwiauer’s Dynamic Collaboration with Vienna Symphony

Composer: Bohuslav Martinu Works: Duo Concertant for Two Violins and Orchestra (1937), Violin Concerto No. 2 (1943),…

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Shostakovich’s Concertos: Previn and Ma’s Dynamic Interpretations of 20th-Century Masterpieces

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 (1933), Piano Concerto No. 2 (1957), Cello Concerto No….

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Brahms’ Vocal Masterpieces: Coburn’s Expressive Interpretation with Austro-Hungarian Philharmonic

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Alto Rhapsody, Opus 53; Festive and Memorial Verses, Opus 109; Felix Mendelssohn: Three…

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Gurdjieff’s Piano Music: Kremski’s Captivating Journey Through Mystical Landscapes

Composer: Georges Gurdjieff Works: Piano Music, Volume 7 “Derviches Trembleurs”, Volume 9 “Les Cercles” Performers: Alain Kremski…

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Howells’ Choral Masterpieces: King’s College Choir’s Majestic Interpretation with Simon Williams and Peter Barley

Composer: Herbert Howells Works: Te Deum & Jubilate, Office of Holy Communion, Psalm Prelude, Opus 32 No….

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Schumann’s Symphonies: Thielemann’s Dynamic Interpretation with the Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Robert Schumann Works: Symphony No. 1 in B flat, Op. 38 (“Spring”), Symphony No. 4 in…

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Hans Gál’s Complete Piano Duos: Goldstone and Clemmow’s Remarkable Revival

Composer: Hans Gál Works: Complete Piano Duos Performers: Goldstone and Clemmow – Piano Duo Recording: Rec 2000…

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Raff’s Piano Trios: Unveiling Romantic Complexity in a Modern Interpretation

Composer: Joachim Raff Works: Piano Trio Op. 112 in G, Piano Trio Op. 155 in A minor,…

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Fantasy’s Irish Inspirations: Le Orfanelle della Pietà’s Enchanting Fusion of Baroque and Celtic Traditions

Composer: Fantasy Works: Damhsaigh, Berçeuse de Gráinne pour Diarmait, Estro-Reel, Il Sonno, Ceol cuàine, Il Duello, A…

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Schumann’s Symphonic Journey: Sawallisch’s Poignant Leadership with Dresden Staatskapelle

Composer: Robert Schumann Works: Symphony No. 1 in B flat “Spring”, Symphony No. 2 in C major,…

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Benda’s Violin Concertos: Suk Chamber Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation of Bohemian Heritage

Composer: Jiri Benda, Frantisek (Franz) Benda Works: Violin Concertos Vol. 1: Jiri Benda – Concerto in G…

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Nystroem’s Melancholic Landscapes: Nilsson and Risberg’s Enchanting Performance at Gothenburg Concert Hall

Composer: Gösta Nystroem Works: Det Enda, Ur Ångest – Åtta dikter, Ur Musiken till Stormen, Sånger vid…