Thomas Fasano
Richards’ Latin-American Guitar Gems: A Vibrant Journey through Cultural Landscapes
Composer: Jonathan Richards Works: Latin-American Guitar Gems Performers: Jonathan Richards (guitar) Recording: Sain SCD2298 Label: Divine Art…
Bach’s Sacred Masterpieces: Schmithusen’s Expressive Interpretation of St. John and St. Matthew Passions
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Works: St. John Passion BWV 245, St. Matthew Passion BWV 244 Performers:…
Weiss’s Lute Sonatas: Schneeweiß’s Captivating Guitar Transcriptions
Composer: Silvius Leopold Weiss Works: Lute Sonatas transcribed for guitar Performers: Kurt Schneeweiß (guitar) Recording: ARTE NOVA…
Rands’ Contemporary Masterpieces: North / South Consonance Ensemble’s Evocative Performances
Composer: Bernard Rands Works: “…in the receding mist…” (1988), Aurelio de la Vega: Testimonial (1990), Roque Cordero:…
Shostakovich’s Cello Sonata: Gwyneth George’s Insightful Collaboration with Alberto Portugheis
Composer: Shostakovich Works: Cello Sonatas; Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Performers: Gwyneth George, cello; Alberto Portugheis, piano…
Nilsson’s Powerful Aria: A Journey Through Bel Canto and Dramatic Masterpieces
Composer: Birgit Nilsson Works: Adolphe Adam: O Holy Night; Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio – Abscheulicher!, Komm, Hoffnung;…
Brahms’ Piano Concertos: Serkin’s Mastery with Philadelphia and Cleveland Orchestras
Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 (1859), Piano Concerto No. 2 (1881), Introduction and Allegro…
Kreisler’s Mastery: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Mendelssohn’s E Minor in Historic Performances
Composer: Fritz Kreisler Works: Ludwig van Beethoven – Violin Concerto; Felix Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto in E…
Domingo’s Verdi Arias: A Journey Through Timeless Masterpieces with Iconic Conductors
Composer: Domingo Works: Arias from: Rigoletto, Aida, Il Trovatore, Un ballo in maschera, Alzira, Ernani, Luisa Miller,…
Schubert’s Symphonic Journey: Wand and Reiner’s Masterful Renderings with Renowned Orchestras
Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Symphony No. 4 in C minor, D417 ‘Tragic’; Symphony No. 5 in B-flat…
Janet Baker’s French Artistry: A Live Exploration of Chausson, Berlioz, and Schoenberg with Svetlanov, Giulini, and Del Mar
Composer: Janet Baker Works: Chausson: Poème de l’amour et de la mer, Berlioz: Les nuits d’été, Schoenberg:…
Nielsen’s Violin Concerto: Lin’s Captivating Performance with Philharmonia and Swedish Radio Symphony
Composer: Carl Nielsen Works: Violin Concerto (1911), Violin Concerto by Jean Sibelius (1904) Performers: Cho-Liang Lin (violin),…