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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Cresswell’s Chamber Works: The Hebrides Ensemble’s Evocative Interpretations

Composer: Lyell Cresswell Works: Whira (1996), Atta (1993), Anake (1998), Acquerello (1998), Variations on a Theme by…

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Czech String Quartets: Jupiter Quartet’s Captivating Exploration of Contemporary Voices

Composer: Various Czech Composers Works: Lubos Fiser – String Quartet (1986); Sylvie Bodorová – Shofarot String Quartet…

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Massenet’s Amoureuse Arias: Illing’s Captivating Performance with Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra

Composer: Jules Massenet (1842-1912) Works: Amoureuse: Sacred and Profane Arias Performers: Rosamund Illing (soprano), Australian Opera and…

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Chopin’s Piano Masterpieces: Arrau’s Intimate Dialogues with the London Philharmonic

Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Preludes, Impromptus, Waltzes, Ballades, Scherzos, Nocturnes, Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor,…

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Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Cooper’s Exquisite Interpretation on Harpsichord

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II BWV 870-893 Performers: Gary Cooper, harpsichord Recording: Rec:…

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Boyce’s Odes: New College Choir’s Captivating Revival with Hanover Band

Composer: William Boyce Works: Pindar’s Ode, New Year Ode 1774 Performers: Patrick Burrows (boy soprano), Andrew Johnson…

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Max Lifschitz’s Diverse Vocal Works: North / South Consonance’s Captivating Performance with Lynne Vardaman and Rachel Rosales

Composer: Max Lifschitz Works: Of Bondage and Freedom (1991), Raoul Pleskow: Two Arabesques (1988), Laura Greenberg: La…

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Chopin’s Waltzes and Impromptus: Cziffra’s Exquisite Interpretations from Salle Wagram

Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Waltzes – complete – nos 1-19, Impromptus – complete – nos 1-4 Performers:…

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Britten’s Chamber Works: Speller’s Ensemble Delivers a Captivating Exploration

Composer: Benjamin Britten Works: Temporal Variations, Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Phantasy Quartet, Two Insect Pieces, Suite No….

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Ziehrer’s Dances and Marches Vol 3: Razumovsky Sinfonia’s Vibrant Revival Under Christian Pollack

Review of: Dances and Marches Vol 3 Composer: Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922) Works: Selected Dances & Marches…

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Wills’ Organ Works: A Journey Through Innovation and Emotion in Contemporary Composition

Composer: Arthur Wills Works: Carillon on “Orientis Partibus” (1976), Song without Words (In Memoriam Sergei Rachmaninov) (1994),…

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Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3: Lupu’s Masterful Interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37; 32 Variations on…