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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Choi’s Organ Mastery: A Journey Through Bach, Albright, Brahms, and Beyond

Composer: Ji-yeon Choi Works: J.S. Bach – Prelude and Fugue in C Major BWV 547; Sonata No….

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Mozart’s Haffner Symphony and Beethoven’s Seventh: Barbirolli’s Masterful Interpretations with Halle Orchestra

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Works: Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385, “Haffner”; Ludwig van BEETHOVEN, Symphony…

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French Violin Repertoire: Capuçon’s Exquisite Journey with Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie

Composer: French Works: Saint-Saëns: Introduction et rondo capriccioso Op.28, Havanaise Op.83, Valse-caprice Op.52 No.6, Danse macabre Op.40;…

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Schubert’s Masterpieces: Gabrieli Quartet’s Evocative Performances of ‘Death and the Maiden’ and ‘The Trout’

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: String Quartet in D minor D810 “Death and the Maiden”, Piano Quintet in…

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Bach’s Keyboard Masterpieces: Terence Charlston’s Exquisite Harpsichord Interpretations

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Toccata in D major BWV 912; Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D…

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Haydn’s Cello Concertos: Kliegel’s Exquisite Interpretation with Cologne Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Joseph Haydn Works: Cello Concerto in D major (Hob VIIb:2), Cello Concerto in D major (Hob…

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Mungrel’s Stuff: Concert Caledonia’s Captivating Fusion of Scottish and Italian Traditions

Composer: Mungrel Performers: Mhairi Lawson (soprano), Jamie McDougall (tenor), David McGuinness (harpsichord/conductor), Adrian Chandler (violin), Lucy Russell…

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Shostakovich’s Captivating Suites: Yablonsky’s Dynamic Leadership with Russian State Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: The Bolt: Suite from the Ballet Op. 27a (1933), Suite No. 1 for…

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Froberger’s Clavichord Works: Dart’s Poetic Interpretation of a Keyboard Pioneer

Composer: Johann Jakob Froberger Works: Works for Clavichord Performers: Thurston Dart, clavichord Recording: Rec: 1961. ISMERON JMSCD…

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Bartók’s Sonata for Solo Violin: Poulet and Henkel’s Intimate Exploration

Composer: Béla Bartók Works: Sonata for Solo Violin; Zoltán Kodály: Duo Op. 7 Performers: Gérard Poulet (violin),…

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Beethoven’s Symphonic Mastery: Horenstein’s Timeless Interpretations with Pro Musica Symphony

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Symphony No. 5 in c minor op. 67, Symphony No. 6 in…

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Sibelius’ Symphonies: Philadelphia Orchestra’s Evocative Performances Under Ormandy’s Direction

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 2, Symphony No. 7 Performers: Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy Recording: Broadwood…