Thomas Fasano
Queen Elisabeth Competition’s Legacy: A 12-CD Journey Through Emerging Talent
Composer: Queen Works: Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition 1951–2001 Performers: Various artists Recording: 12 CDs, ca. 15…
Cage’s Vocal and Piano Works: Clementi’s Evocative Performance with Schleiermacher’s Sensitive Accompaniment
Composer: John Cage Works: Voice and Piano: Four Walls, A Flower, Experiences II, She is asleep, The…
Cowen’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Czechoslovakian State Philharmonic’s Captivating Interpretation
Composer: Frederic Hymen Cowen (1852-1935) Works: The Butterfly’s Ball, Indian Rhapsody, Symphony No. 3 in C Minor…
Brahms’ Cello Sonatas: Noras and Lagerspetz’s Intimate Exploration of Romantic Depth
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Cello Sonata in E minor, Opus 38; Cello Sonata in F major, Opus…
Talvela’s Artistry in Song: A Journey Through Schumann, Mussorgsky, and Rachmaninov with Gage and Gothoni
Composer: Marti Talvela Works: Songs by Schumann, Mussorgsky, and Rachmaninov Performers: Marti Talvela (bass), Irwin Gage and…
Schuricht’s Masterful Conducting: Vienna Philharmonic’s Timeless Interpretations of Romantic Symphonic Works
Composer: Carl Schuricht Works: Mendelssohn: Overture, Hebrides Op. 26; Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in B minor, “Unfinished”;…
Richard Strauss’ Friedenstag: Dohmen’s Commanding Presence with Staatsoper Dresden’s Ensemble
Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Friedenstag Performers: Albert Dohmen (Kommendant), Deborah Voigt (Maria), Alfred Reiter (Wachtmeister), Tom Martinsen…
Björling’s Arias and Duets: A Journey Through Timeless Emotion with RCA Victor’s Masterful Interpretations
Composer: Jussi Björling Works: Pearl Fishers Duet, Favourite Arias & Duets Performers: Jussi Björling (tenor), Robert Merrill…
Verdi’s Alzira: Luisi’s Captivating Direction with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Work: Alzira (1845) Performers: Recording: Philips 464 628-2PH2 Date: Recorded 29 June –…
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly: Cheryl Barker’s Heartfelt Portrayal with Philharmonia Orchestra’s Luminous Accompaniment
Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Madama Butterfly (in English) Performers: Cheryl Barker (Cio-Cio-San), Jean Rigby (Suzuki), Paul Charles…
Møller Pedersen’s Die Rättin: Hinz and Cold’s Captivating Performance with Sankt Nikolai Kirkes Kammerkor
Composer: Gunner Møller PEDERSEN (b. 1943) Works: Die Rättin – Rottesken (1997) Performers: Helle Hinz (mezzo), Ulrik…
Elgar’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Gardiner’s Dynamic Leadership with the Vienna Philharmonic
Composer: Edward Elgar Works: In the South (Alassio), Op. 50; Introduction and Allegro for strings, Op. 47;…