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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Tango’s Bold Fusion: Kuusisto’s Innovative Exploration of Tango for Four No. 2

Composer: Tango Works: Tango for Four No. 2 Performers: Jaakko Kuusisto (violin), Mika Väyrynen (accordion), Kalle Elkomaa…

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Strauss’s Der Liebe der Danae: Flanigan’s Captivating Performance in Live Recording

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Der Liebe der Danae Performers: Lauren Flanigan (soprano) Danae, Peter Coleman-Wright (baritone) Jupiter,…

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Biber’s Mystery Sonatas: Demeterova and Tuma’s Spiritual Journey Through Baroque Mastery

Composer: Heinrich Franz Biber Works: Mystery Sonatas 1-7, Passacaglia Performers: Gabriela Demeterova, violin; Jaroslav Tuma, organ Recording:…

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Bach’s Keyboard Masterpieces: Hewitt’s Insightful Journey Through Timeless Works

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Fantasia in C minor, BWV 906; Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV 772-786; Fifteen…

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Wagner’s Tannhäuser: Barenboim’s Dynamic Direction with Staatskapelle Berlin

Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Tannhäuser Performers: Peter Seiffert (tenor) – Tannhäuser, Jane Eaglen (soprano) – Elisabeth, Thomas…

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Messiaen’s Complete Organ Works: Latry and Bate’s Spiritual Journey through Sacred Spaces

Composer: Olivier Messiaen Works: Complete Organ Works Performers: Olivier Latry, Jennifer Bate Recording: Recorded in the Cathedral…

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Vivaldi’s Violin Concertos: Zukerman’s Masterful Interpretation of Baroque Brilliance

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Works: Violin Concerto in C major, RV 187; Violin Concerto in D major, RV…

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Kreisler’s Violin Masterpieces: Campoli’s Captivating Interpretations of Beloved Works

Composer: Fritz Kreisler Works: Praeludium and Allegro, Liebesleid, Liebesfreud, Polichinelle-Serenade, Schön Rosmarin, Caprice Viennois, Tambourin Chinois, La…

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Delius’s Evocative Landscapes: Shirley-Quirk’s Lyrical Mastery with Royal Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestras

Composer: Frederick Delius Works: Sea Drift; Paris: The Song of a Great City; In a Summer Garden;…

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Bartók’s Piano Music Vol. 2: Jandó’s Expressive Journey through Folk and Modernism

Composer: Béla Bartók Works: Piano Music Vol. 2: Dance Suite, Sz. 77; Slovakian Dance Improvisations, Op. 20,…

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Orff’s Carmina Burana: Runnicles’ Dynamic Interpretation with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Carl Orff Works: Carmina Burana Performers: Hei-Kyung Hong, soprano; Stanford Olsen, tenor; Earle Patriarco, baritone; Gwinnett…

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Françaix’s Orchestral Palette: Ulster Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration under Thierry Fischer

Composer: Jean Françaix Works: Symphony in G major (1953), Sérénade (1934), Ouverture anacréontique (1978), Pavane pour un…