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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Osborne’s Souls on Fire: Thorpe and Mendelson’s Evocative Performance with Bulgarian National Symphony

Composer: Charles D. Osborne Works: Souls on Fire Performers: Catherine Thorpe (soprano), Fredda Rakusin Mendelson (mezzo), Roger…

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Coleridge-Taylor’s Chamber Works: Berridge and Ensemble’s Captivating Live Performance

Composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Works: Piano Quintet in G minor Op. 1, Fantasiestücke for String Quartet Op. 5,…

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Brahms’s Symphony No. 1: Masur’s Commanding Interpretation with New York Philharmonic’s Precision

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Symphony No. 1, Tragic Overture Performers: New York Philharmonic Orchestra/Kurt Masur Recording: May…

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Scriabin to Albeniz: A Captivating Journey Through Virtuoso Interpretations

Composer: Various Works: Scriabin: Polonaise op. 21; Clementi: Lento e patetico (from Sonata op. 25 No. 5);…

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Strauss Family’s Timeless Revelry: Vienna Philharmonic’s Joyful Celebration of Dance and Elegance

Composer: Johann Strauss II, Josef Strauss, Joseph Hellmesberger II Works: Ouvertüre Die Fledermaus, Künstlerleben, Walzer op.316, Zivio!…

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Verdi’s Requiem: Serafin’s Historic Interpretation with the Rome Opera House’s Stellar Ensemble

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Works: Requiem Mass (1874) Performers: Maria Caniglia (soprano), Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano), Beniamino…

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Buxtehude’s Sacred Masterworks: Reuter’s Expressive Interpretation with Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir

Composer: Dietrich Buxtehude Works: Das neugeborne Kindelein, Der Herr ist mit mir, Fürwahr, er trug unsere Krankheit,…

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Schafer’s Piano Works: A Captivating Journey Through Emotion and Technique

Composer: Dirk Schafer Works: Waltz in G flat Op 70 No 1, Nocturne in F Op 15…

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Offenbach’s La Belle Hélène: Millet’s Charismatic Portrayal with Lamoureux Concert Orchestra

Composer: Jacques Offenbach Works: La Belle Hélène Performers: Daniele Millet (Hélène), Bernadette Antoine (Oreste), Sylvia Paule (Bacchis),…

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Wallen’s Diverse Palette: Sharp’s Engaging Performance with Dynamic Ensembles

Composer: Errollyn Wallen Works: Dervish for cello and piano; Five Simple Songs for soprano and string quartet;…

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Delius’ Rich Tapestry: Tasmin Little’s Poignant Interpretation with Welsh National Opera Orchestra

Composer: Frederick Delius (1862-1934) Works: Violin Concerto, Piano Concerto, Two Pieces for Cello and Piano: Caprice and…

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Kempff’s Salzburg Performance: A Masterful Journey through Schumann, Beethoven, and Brahms

Works: Robert Schumann – Fantasie in C Op. 17; Ludwig van Beethoven – Six Bagatelles Op. 126;…