Thomas Fasano
Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov: Chaliapin’s Commanding Presence with Covent Garden’s Masterful Ensemble
Composer: Modest Mussorgsky Works: Boris Godunov, Completed and orchestrated by Rimsky-Korsakov Performers: Boris Feodor Chaliapin (bass), Tchelkalov…
Casadesus’ Violin Works: Gearhart and Owings’ Insightful Performances at Beall Hall
Composer: Robert Casadesus Works: Violin Sonata No. 1 (1927), Violin Sonata No. 2 (1941), Suite for Two…
Bliss’s Choral Masterpieces: Michael Kibblewhite’s Inspiring Direction with London Philharmonic
Composer: Sir Arthur Bliss Works: Morning Heroes, Investiture Antiphonal Fanfare, Prayer of St Francis of Assisi Performers:…
Housman’s A Shropshire Lad: Rolfe Johnson’s Evocative Interpretation with Johnson’s Poignant Piano
Composer: A. E. Housman Works: A Shropshire Lad (complete cycle in poems and songs by various composers)…
Max d’Ollone’s Chamber Masterpieces: Quatuor Athenaeum’s Engaging Exploration of Piano Quartet, String Quartet, and Piano Trio
Composer: Max d’Ollone Works: Piano Quartet (1949), String Quartet (1898), Piano Trio (1920) Performers: Patrice d’Ollone (piano),…
Edward German’s Orchestral Legacy: RTÉ Concert Orchestra’s Compelling Revival of Neglected Masterpieces
Composer: Edward German Works: Richard III Overture (1889), Theme and Six Diversions (1919), The Seasons (1899) Performers:…
Stokowski’s Orchestral Palette: All-American Youth Orchestra and Hollywood Bowl Symphony’s Evocative Journey Through Romanticism
Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”; Wagner: Forest Murmurs from Siegfried; Brahms: Symphony No….
Brahms’ Symphonies: Mengelberg’s Masterful Interpretations with Concertgebouw Orchestra
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73; Symphony No. 4 in E…
Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto: Schnabel’s Commanding Interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Concerto no. 5 in E flat, op. 73 – “Emperor”; Cello…
Turina’s Piano Trios: Trio Arbós’ Insightful Exploration of Spanish Heritage
Composer: Joaquín Turina Works: Piano Trios (complete) – Trio No. 1 in D major, Opus 35; Trio…
Piazzolla’s Masterworks: Dutoit’s Montreal Symphony’s Captivating Journey Through Tango’s Heart
Composer: Astor Piazzolla Works: Adios Nonino, Milonga del angel, Double Concerto for bandoneon and guitar, Oblivion, Tres…
Villa-Lobos’ Choral and Chamber Works: Lontano’s Evocative Interpretation Under Odaline de la Martinez
Composer: Heitor Villa-Lobos Works: Sexteto Mistico, Two Choros bis, Quatuor Choros No. 7, Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9…