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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Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony: Günter Wand’s Dynamic Interpretation with North German Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Opus 60; Posthorn Serenade, K320…

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Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro: The Metropolitan Opera’s Captivating Live Performance

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Le Nozze di Figaro Performers: Ezio Pinza (Figaro), Bidú Sayão (Susanna), Jarmila…

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Mozart’s String Quintets: Ensemble Villa Musica’s Captivating Interpretation of K406 and K515

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Quintet in C minor, K406; Quintet in C major, K515 Performers: Ensemble…

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Samuel Barber’s Musical Legacy: Janssen Symphony’s Captivating Journey Through Iconic Works

Composer: Samuel Barber Works: Overture to The School for Scandal (1931), New York Capricorn Concerto (1944), Dover…

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Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas: Galbraith’s Innovative Interpretation for 8-String Guitar

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin BWV 1001 – 1006 Arranged for…

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Vaughan Williams’ Symphonic Cycle: Boult’s Masterful Interpretation with the London Philharmonic

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: Symphonies 1-8 Performers: London Philharmonic Orchestra, Adrian Boult Recording: MONO 1952-1958 Label:…

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Bach’s Sacred Cantatas: Kozená and Gardiner’s Exquisite Journey Through Spiritual Depths

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Cantata No. 179, “Siehe zu, dass deine Gottesfurcht,” BWV 179; Cantata No….

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Chopin’s Cello Sonata: Maisky and Argerich’s Captivating Concert from Kyoto

Composer: Frédéric Chopin Works: Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Polonaise brillante Op. 3; César…

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Mahler’s Fifth Symphony: Kubelik’s Inspiring Interpretation with Concertgebouw Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, Rafael…

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Puccini’s Tosca: Caniglia’s Captivating Portrayal with Gigli’s Passionate Vocalism

Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Tosca Performers: Maria Caniglia (Tosca), Beniamino Gigli (Cavaradossi), Armando Borgioli (Scarpia), Ernesto Dominici…

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Williams’ Concert Works: Shaham’s Expressive Interpretation with Boston Symphony Orchestra

Composer: John Williams Works: Treesong (2000), Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1974-76, rev. 1998), Three Pieces from…

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Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos: Voigt’s Commanding Presence and Dessay’s Dazzling Performance

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ariadne auf Naxos Performers: Deborah Voigt (soprano, Ariadne/Primadonna), Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo,…