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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Messager’s Véronique: Mesplé’s Captivating Performance with Orchestre de l ’ Association des Concerts Lamoureux

Composer: André Messager Works: Véronique (complete with dialogue) Performers: Mady Mesplé (Hélène), Michel Dens (Florestan), Denise Benoit…

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Sinding’s Symphonic Legacy: Dausgaard’s Revelatory Interpretation with Radio-Philharmonie Hannover

Composer: Christian Sinding Works: Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Op. 21; Symphony No. 2 in D,…

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Broadway’s Gramophone Legacy: A Captivating Compilation of Early 20th Century Musical Theater

Composer: Broadway Works: Broadway Through the Gramophone Vols 3 and 4 (1914-1929) Performers: Various singers and orchestras…

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Walton’s Choral Masterworks: The Choir of St John’s College’s Exquisite Performance with Christopher Whitton

Composer: Sir William Walton (1902-1983) Works: Coronation Te Deum, Drop, drop slow tears, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis,…

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Atterberg’s Sinfonia Romantica and Eighth Symphony: SWR Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart’s Captivating Performance Under Ari Rasilainen

Composer: Kurt Atterberg Works: Symphony No. 7, Op. 45 “Sinfonia Romantica”; Symphony No. 8, Op. 48 Performers:…

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Schreker’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation under Seipenbusch

Composer: Franz Schreker Works: Ekkehard Overture, Fantastic Overture, Interlude from Der Schatzgräber, Prelude from Die Gezeichneten, Prelude…

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Heiniö’s The Knight and the Dragon: Turku Philharmonic’s Engaging Performance with Captivating Soloists

Composer: Mikko Heiniö Works: The Knight and the Dragon (1999/2000) Performers: Curt Appelgren (bass-baritone), Helena Juntunen (soprano),…

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Pickeringe’s Musical Miniatures: Jacob H’s Enchanting Interpretation of Forgotten Works

Composer: Jane Pickeringe Works: A Toy, A Toye, A Toye (Up Tails All), Draw near me and…

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Medtner’s Violin Sonata No. 1: Kagan’s Poetic Interpretation in a Rich Ensemble Context

Composer: Nikolai Medtner Works: Violin Sonata No. 1; Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for Two Violins; Anton von Webern:…

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Mendelssohn’s Early String Quartets: Vellinger String Quartet’s Insightful Journey through Emotion and Form

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Works: String Quartet in E flat major, Opus 12; String Quartet in A minor,…

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Peter Dickinson’s Diverse Repertoire: Live Performances Highlighting Unique Interpretations

Composer: Peter Dickinson Works: Rags, Blues and Parodies; Song Cycles; Concertos for Piano and Organ; Outcry Performers:…

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Victorian Theatre Music: Alderley Singers’ Revelatory Performance of Sullivan and Balfe

Composer: FORGOTTEN Works: VICTORIAN THEATRE MUSIC: SULLIVAN & BALFE Performers: Alderley Singers & Festival Orchestra, conducted by…