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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Arnold’s Clarinet Concertos: King and English Chamber Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration of British Masterpieces

Composer: Malcolm Arnold, Benjamin Britten, Elisabeth Maconchy Works: Arnold – Two Clarinet Concertos, Scherzetto; Britten – Concerto…

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Beethoven’s Choral Symphony: Günter Wand’s Majestic Interpretation with NDRSO

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Opus 125 ‘Choral’ Performers: Edith Wiens…

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Burgon’s Choral Masterpieces: Smith’s Ethereal Vocals and Hickox’s Dynamic Direction

Composer: Geoffrey Burgon Works: Requiem, Nunc Dimittis Performers: Jennifer Smith (soprano), Ann Murray (mezzo-soprano), Anthony Rolfe Johnson…

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Beethoven’s Complete Symphonies: The London Classical Players’ Captivating Journey Through Masterpieces

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Symphonies No. 1 in C major, Op. 21; No. 2 in D…

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British Flute Music: Culliford and Saunders’ Captivating Exploration of Diverse Repertoire

Composer: Various Works: Bowen – Sonata for Flute and Piano Op.120 (1946), Miniature Suite for Flute and…

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Langgaard’s Piano Concertos: Marshev’s Captivating Journey with The Danish Philharmonic

Siegfried and Rued Langgaard: Harmonious Families Volume 4 Label: DANACORD DACOCD535 Performers: Oleg Marshev (Piano), The Danish…

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Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique: Sir Colin Davis’s Masterful Interpretation with Concertgebouw Orchestra

Composer: Hector Berlioz Works: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14 Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis Recording: Recorded in…

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Frescobaldi’s Arie, Toccate e Canzoni: Anthonello’s Innovative Exploration with Midori Suzuki’s Vocals

Composer: Girolamo Frescobaldi Works: Arie, toccate e canzoni Performers: Anthonello (various instruments), Midori Suzuki (soprano) Recording: May…

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Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony: Moscow Chamber Orchestra’s Evocative Interpretation with Constantine Orbelian

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich Works: Chamber Symphony Op. 110a; Alfred Schnittke: Concerto for Piano and Strings Performers: Moscow…

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Sullivan’s The Golden Legend: Corp’s Masterful Interpretation with London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) Work: The Golden Legend – cantata Performers: Janice Watson (soprano), Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano),…

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Bach’s Sacred Works: A Captivating Exploration by [ Performer Name ]

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Te Deum BWV 725, Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier BWV 731, Fantasia…

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Downes’ Choral Works: Royal Holloway Chapel Choir’s Evocative Performances in Arundel Cathedral

Composer: Andrew Downes Works: The Lord is My Shepherd; O love the Lord; I was Glad; Preces;…