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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Siegmeister’s American Soundscape: American Chamber Ensemble’s Captivating Revival

Composer: Elie Siegmeister Works: Prelude, Blues and Finale (1984); City Songs (1977); Theme and Variations for solo…

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Holst’s The Planets and Elgar’s Enigma Variations: Celebrating London Symphony Orchestra’s Timeless Interpretations

Composer: Gustav Holst Works: The Planets, op. 32; Edward Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op….

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Scriabin’s Piano Sonata No. 5: Joseph Long’s Evocative Journey through Late Romantic and Early Modern Works

Composer: Alexander Scriabin, Jean Sibelius, Maurice Ravel, Arnold Bax Works: Piano Sonata No. 5, Sonatinas 1-3, Sonatine,…

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Barber’s American Masterpieces: Buswell’s Expressive Journey with Royal Scottish National Orchestra

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

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Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concertos: Moiseiwitsch’s Emotional Mastery with Philharmonia Orchestra

Composer: Pyotr Tchaikovsky Works: Piano Concerto No. 1, Piano Concerto No. 2 (ed. Siloti), Chanson Triste Op….

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Shostakovich’s Musical Fables: Enchanting Performances from St Petersburg’s Choir and Symphony Orchestras

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: The Tale about a Priest and his Labourer Balda, op. 36; The Story…

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Rachmaninov’s Piano Masterpieces: Moiseiwitsch’s Timeless Interpretations with Philharmonia and Liverpool Orchestras

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 1, Piano Concerto No. 2, Rhapsody on a Theme of…

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Shostakovich’s Symphonies: Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Dynamic Interpretation Under Andrew Litton

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Works: Symphony No. 6 in E Minor, Symphony No. 10 in E Minor…

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String Miniatures Vol. 3: Gibbs’s Captivating Performances with Royal Ballet Sinfonia

Composer: English Works: Persiflage (Carlo Martelli), Prelude (Gerald Finzi), Romance (Gerald Finzi), Brook Green Suite (Gustav Holst),…

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Monteverdi’s Banquet of the Senses: The Consort of Musicke’s Captivating Performance at Palazzo Te

Composer: Claudio Monteverdi Works: Banquet of the Senses Performers: The Consort of Musicke; Anthony Rooley, director and…

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Giuliani’s Duets and Serenades: Shulman and Kraft’s Rediscovery of 19th-Century Treasures

Composer: Mauro Giuliani Works: Duets for Flute and Guitar; Grand Potpourri, Op. 53; Serenade, Op. 127; Grand…

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Pergament’s Chamber Works: Sparf and Forsberg’s Captivating Exploration of Nordic Sound

Composer: Moses Pergament Works: Violin Sonata (1918-20), String Quartet No. 1 (1918-22) Performers: Nils-Erik Sparf (violin), Bengt…