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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Les’ Plus Beaux Noëls: Michel Chapuis’ and Ensemble’s Enchanting Baroque Journey

Composer: Les Works: Plus Beaux Noëls aux Orgues de Moselle Performers: Michel Chapuis (Improvisation, Balbastre), Etienne Baillot…

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Kalnins’ Banuta: Frinberga’s Captivating Portrayal in a Stellar Ensemble

Composer: Alfreds Kalnins Works: Banuta (1920, rev. 1927-33) Performers: Regina Frinberga (soprano – Banuta), Karlis Zarins (baritone…

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Thomas de Hartmann’s Piano Music: Kremski’s Spiritual Exploration in Volumes 8 and 10

Composer: Thomas de Hartmann Works: Piano Music Volumes 8 and 10 Performers: Alain Kremski (piano) Recording: Auvidis…

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Verdi’s Operatic Masterpieces: Rizzi’s Commanding Interpretation with National Academy of Saint Cecilia’s Ensemble

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Works: Nabucco, Macbeth, La battaglia di Legnano, I Lombardi alla prima crociata, Il trovatore,…

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Victorian Organ Masterpieces: Huw Tregelles Williams’ Exquisite Journey through Elgar, Mendelssohn, and More

Composer: Victorian Works: Edward Elgar – Imperial March; Felix Mendelssohn – Sonata No 6 in D; Morandi…

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Carreras’ Global Melodies: Vienna Symphony Orchestra’s Celebratory Journey Through Diverse Cultures

Composer: José Carreras Works: Around the World, Hymne à l’amour, Paraules d’amor, Quando sento che mi ami,…

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Mozart’s Overtures: Sir Colin Davis and Staatskapelle Dresden’s Exuberant Journey Through Operatic Masterpieces

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Overtures from The Nozze di Figaro K.492, Bastien und Bastienne K.50, Der…

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Various Composers’ Folk Inspirations: Paul Galbraith’s Masterful Guitar Interpretations

Composer: Various Works: Every Lake The Moon Shines Full; Tonades (on Spanish Folk Tunes), Songs of the…

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Delibes’ Lakmé: Mady Mesplé’s Captivating Performance with Théâtre National de l’Opéra Comique

Composer: Léo Delibes Works: Lakmé (Opera in 3 Acts) Performers: Mady Mesplé (Soprano), Charles Burles (Tenor), Roger…

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Beethoven’s Iconic Piano Sonatas: Rubinstein’s Timeless Interpretations from the 1960s

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Sonatas No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 – “Pathétique”; No….

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Ogermann’s Piano Concerto and Concerto for Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra’s Insightful Interpretation

Composer: Claus Ogermann Works: Piano Concerto (1993), Concerto for Orchestra (1991) Performers: Clauss Ogermann (piano), National Philharmonic…

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Beethoven’s Eroica and Fourth Symphonies: Abbado’s Dynamic Leadership with Berlin Philharmonic

Composer: Ludwig Van Beethoven Works: Symphony No. 3 in E♭, Op. 55 “Eroica”; Symphony No. 4 in…