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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Bach’s St. John Passion: Beekman’s Evocative Interpretation with Netherlands Bach Collegium

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: St. John Passion Performers: Marcel Beekman (Tenor, Evangelist), Robert Muuse (Baritone, Christ),…

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Sibelius’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Beecham’s Timeless Interpretations with Royal Philharmonic and BBC Symphony

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Symphony No. 2, The Tempest: Caliban’s Song, Canon, Humoresque, Oak Tree, Karelia Suite:…

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Horowitz’s Masterpieces: Kuleshov’s Captivating Tribute to Timeless Works

Composer: Horowitz Works: Wedding March & Variations from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, Waltz in F minor, Danse…

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César Franck’s Symphony in D minor: Latham-Koenig’s Dynamic Interpretation with Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg

Composer: César Franck Works: Symphony in D minor; Psyché (four orchestral extracts) Performers: Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg,…

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Sculthorpe’s Piano Concerto: Fogg’s Captivating Collaboration with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Peter Sculthorpe Works: Piano Concerto Performers: Anthony Fogg (piano), Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Myer Fredman (conductor) Recording:…

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Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier: The Dresden Opera’s Timeless Interpretation with Iconic Performers

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Der Rosenkavalier Performers: Marianne Schech (soprano, Die Feldmarschallin), Kurt Böhme (bass, Baron Ochs),…

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Barber, Fine, Carter, Diamond’s String Works: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Insightful Exploration of American Compositional Beginnings

Composer: Samuel Barber, Irving Fine, Elliott Carter, David Diamond Works: Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 1; Serious…

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Biber’s Mystery Sonatas: Reiter’s Ensemble Brings Baroque Depth to Timeless Masterpieces

Composer: Heinrich Ignaz Biber Works: The Mystery Sonatas Performers: Walter Reiter, Violin; Timothy Roberts, Chamber Organ/Harpsichord; Elizabeth…

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Shapero’s Orchestral Works: Bernstein’s Dynamic Interpretations with Columbia Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Harold Shapero Works: Concertino for Orchestra (1944), Tartiniana for violin and orchestra (1952), Symphony for Classical…

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Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Gardiner’s Exuberant Revival with Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Christmas Oratorio Performers: Claron McFadden, soprano; Bernarda Fink, alto; Christoph Genz, tenor;…

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Handel’s Samson: Pratschke and Chance Illuminate Redemption with Maulbronner Kammerchor

Composer: Georg Friedrich Handel Works: Samson Performers: Sinéad Pratschke, soprano; Michael Chance, alto; Marc LeBrocq, tenor; Raimund…

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Mayr’s Sacred Masterpieces: Ulewicz’s Resonant Interpretation with Vokalensemble Ingolstadt and Georgian Chamber Orchestra

Composer: Johann Simon Mayr Works: Mass in C minor, Mozart Salve Regina, Quis te-comprehendat, In te Domine…