Thomas Fasano
Rostal’s Violin Concertos: A Journey through 20th Century Innovation with BBC Orchestras
Composer: Max Rostal Works: In Memoriam Bela Bartók, Violin Concerto No. 2, Violin Concerto by Alban Berg,…
Frankel’s Film Scores: Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration of Cinematic Landscapes
Composer: Benjamin Frankel Works: The Importance of Being Earnest (1952), The Curse of the Werewolf: Pastoral (1961),…
Stokowski’s Colorful Tapestry: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Dynamic Journey Through Diverse Voices and Cultures
Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Two Ancient Liturgical Melodies: Veni Creator Spiritus and Veni Emmanuel; Spanish Dance from…
Mahler’s Symphony No. 4: Zander’s Insightful Direction with Philharmonia Orchestra
Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 4 in G major Performers: Camilla Tilling (soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted…
Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4: Mácal’s Hallé Orchestra Delivers a Captivating Romantic Experience
Composer: Anton Bruckner Works: Symphony No. 4 in E Flat “Romantic” (1874) (Nowak edition) Performers: Hallé Orchestra,…
Bach’s The Art of Fugue: Ziegler’s Masterful Interpretation on Organ
Review of Johann Sebastian Bach: The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080 Performer: Lynn Ziegler, organ Recording: CALCANTE…
Sibelius’s Symphonies: Koussevitsky’s Dynamic Direction with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 2 (1902), Symphony No. 5 (1917) Performers: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Serge…
Solomons’ Songs: Taylor’s Expressive Interpretation with Leonard’s Sensitive Piano Accompaniment
Composer: David Solomons Works: Songs of Solomons Performers: Stephen Taylor (counter-tenor), Jonathan Leonard (piano) Recording: Da Capo…
Yoshimatsu’s Orchestral Vision: Bousfield’s Mastery with BBC Philharmonic’s Dynamic Interpretation
Composer: Takashi Yoshimatsu Works: Symphony No. 4 Op. 82 (2000), Trombone Concerto “Orion Machine” Op. 55 (1993),…
Fauré and Debussy’s Song Cycles: A Captivating Exploration by the Ensemble’s Masterful Performances
Composer: Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, Joseph Marx, Richard Strauss, Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Claire de lune (op.46 no.2),…
Walton’s At the Haunted End of the Day: Rattle’s Captivating Interpretation with The Philharmonia Orchestra
Composer: William Walton Works: At the Haunted End of the Day Performers: Sir William Walton, Lady Susana…
Sibelius’ Symphonies: Maazel’s Commanding Interpretations with Vienna Philharmonic
Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 1 (1899), Symphony No. 4 (1910) Performers: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Lorin…