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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Rodrigo’s Hidden Gems: Asturias Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Revival of Orchestral Works

Composer: Joaquín Rodrigo Works: Soleriana: Suite para orquesta (1953), Zarabanda lejana y Villancico (1930), Cinco Piezas Infantiles…

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Vaughan Williams’ Cinematic Landscapes: Boult’s Commanding Direction with London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: Symphony No. 6 (1948), Scott of the Antarctic (1948), Coastal Command: Prelude,…

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Russian Opera’s Rich Tapestry: Grishko’s Captivating Performances with National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

Composer: Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky, Arensky Works: Overtures, dances, and arias from Queen of Spades, May Night, Eugene…

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Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen: Neumann’s and Pohl’s Captivating Performances Illuminate a Timeless Epic

Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Der Ring des Nibelungen (Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried, Götterdämmerung) Performers: Wolfgang Neumann…

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Scarlatti’s Complete Keyboard Sonatas: Belder’s Captivating Journey Through Baroque Brilliance

Composer: Domenico Scarlatti Works: Complete Keyboard Sonatas Vol. 1 [Kirkpatrick 1-48] Performers: Pieter-Jan Belder, harpsichord Recording: Autumn…

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Decca’s The Singers: A Timeless Tribute to Operatic Legends and Their Artistry

Composer: Decca Works: Singers: Sills, Sutherland, Pavarotti, Tebaldi, Price, Berganza, Ghiaurov Performers: Various soloists Recording: Digital re-masterings…

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Fäsy’s Orchestral Works: Moscow Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Revival under Adriano

Composer: Albert Rudolph Fäsy Works: Götz von Berlichingen Prelude, Der Triumph der Liebe, Sempach, Columbus Performers: Moscow…

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Brahms’ Chamber Masterpieces: Rener’s Intimate Interpretation with Quatuor Ludwig

Composer: BRAHMS Works: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115 (1891); String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat…

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Rachmaninov’s Sonata No. 2 and Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 7: Sultanov’s Dynamic Interpretation of Russian Masterpieces

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov, Sergei Prokofiev, Alexander Scriabin Works: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op….

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Schubert’s Winterreise: Bastin’s Evocative Journey with Kneihs’ Sensitive Piano Accompaniment

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Winterreise D911 Performers: Jules Bastin (bass), Ursula Kneihs (piano) Recording: Abbaye de Stavalot,…

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C.P.E. Bach’s Clavichord Sonatas: Spányi’s Expressive Journey Through Transitional Landscapes

Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Works: Sonata in G major, W65/22 (H.56); Sonata in A minor, W65/25…

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Delius’s A Song of Summer: Ken Russell’s Poignant Exploration with Max Adrian

Composer: Delius Works: A Song of Summer Performers: Max Adrian (Frederick Delius), Maureen Pryor (Jelka Delius), Christopher…