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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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,…

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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),…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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),…

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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),…

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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…

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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…