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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Mozart’s Piano Concertos: Anderszewski’s Insightful Direction with Sinfonia Varsovia

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K467; Piano Concerto No. 24…

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Bax’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Evocative Journey through Nature and Mythology

Composer: Sir Arnold BAX (1883-1953) Works: Symphony No. 4; Overture to a Picaresque Comedy; Nympholept Performers: Royal…

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Janowitz’s Arias and Lieder: A Captivating Journey with Berlin’s Iconic Orchestras

Composer: Gundula Janowitz Works: Arias by Weber & Wagner, Lieder by Schubert, Vier Letzte Lieder (Four Last…

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Sibelius’ Vocal Works: Groop’s Expressive Interpretation with Derwinger’s Sensitive Accompaniment

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Songs Volume 2: Hymn to Thais, Five Christmas Songs, Eight Josephson Songs, Sangen…

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Strauss’ Valses de Vienne: Mesplé’s Enchanting Performance with National Theatre of Opera Comique

Composer: Johann Strauss (1801-1849) & Son (1825-1899) Works: Valses de Vienne Performers: Mady Mesplé, Bernard Sinclair, Christiane…

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Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier: Schwarzkopf’s Commanding Performance with Karajan’s Philharmonia

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Der Rosenkavalier Performers: Elizabeth Schwarzkopf (Feldmarschallin), Otto Edelmann (Ochs), Christa Ludwig (Octavian), Eberhard…

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Alwyn’s Film Music Volume 2: Bullock’s Captivating Performances with BBC Philharmonic

Composer: William Alwyn Works: Film Music Volume 2 [IL]: The Crimson Pirate, A Night to Remember (Main…

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Holst’s The Planets: Slatkin’s Inspiring Conducting with New London Children ’ s Choir and Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Holst Works: The Planets, Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on “Greensleeves,” Fantasia on a Theme by…

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Barber’s Masterworks: Buswell’s Captivating Performance with Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Composer: Samuel Barber Works: Violin Concerto, Op. 14 (1941); Souvenirs Ballet Suite, Op. 28 (1952); Serenade for…

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Chaminade’s Mélodies: A Captivating Journey Through Emotion and Color

Composer: Cécile Chaminade Works: Mélodies (Ronde d’amour, La Lune paresseuse, Sombrero, Mignonne, L’Anneau d’argent, Ma première lettre,…

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Sibelius’ Complete Symphonies: Vänskä’s Masterful Cycle with Lahti Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Works: The Complete Symphonies: Symphonies 1-7, Symphony No. 5 (original 1915 version and…

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Matthus’ Cello Concerto and Symphony No. 2: Schwab’s Expressive Performance with Orchester der Komische Oper Berlin

Composer: Siegfried Matthus Works: Cello Concerto (1975), Symphony No. 2 (1976) Performers: Josef Schwab (cello), Orchester der…