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.

Brahms’s String Sextets: Menuhin’s Masterful Interpretation of Timeless Elegance

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: String Sextets: No. 1 in B flat, op. 18; No. 2 in G,…

Moyzes’ Symphonic Legacy: Slovák’s Compelling Interpretations with Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Alexander Moyzes Works: Symphony No. 7 (1954-55), Symphony No. 8 (1968) Performers: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra…

Puccini’s Tosca: Callas and di Stefano’s Passionate Performance at La Scala

Composer: Giacomo Puccini Works: Tosca – Opera in three Acts Performers: Floria Tosca – Maria Callas, Mario…

Zipoli’s Oboe Concertos: Hunt’s Masterful Direction with Norrköping Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Domenico Zipoli Works: Concerto in d minor for oboe and strings (Tomaso Albinoni), Adagio in F…

Verdi’s Ernani: David Parry’s Exquisite Direction with English National Opera’s Ensemble

CD Review: Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901) – Ernani Performers: English National Opera Orchestra and Chorus /…

Berg’s Gurrelieder: Rattle’s Captivating Interpretation with Berlin Philharmonic’s Stellar Ensemble

Composer: Alban Berg Works: Gurrelieder Performers: Karita Mattila (soprano), Thomas Moser (tenor), Philip Langridge (tenor), Thomas Quasthoff…

Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis and Symphony No. 4: New Philharmonia Orchestra’s Majestic Performance Captured Live

Composer: Ludwig Van Beethoven Works: Missa Solemnis (Mass in D) op. 123; Symphony No. 4 in C…

Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier: Dantone’s Masterful Harpsichord Interpretation from Ravenna

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I BWV 846-869; Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II BWV 870-893…

Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande: Karajan’s Captivating Interpretation with Berlin Philharmonic’s Stellar Cast

Composer: Claude Debussy Works: Pelléas et Mélisande Performers: Richard Stilwell (Pelléas), Frederica von Stade (Mélisande), José van…

Brahms’ Clarinet Sonatas: Wright and Serkin’s Masterful Interpretation of Timeless Melodies

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Clarinet Sonatas: No. 1 in F minor, op. 120/1, No. 2 in E…

Robert Simpson’s String Quartets: A Compelling Introduction to Emotional and Structural Complexity

Composer: Robert Simpson Works: String Quartets Nos. 1-15 Performers: [Details not provided] Recording: Dunelm Records DRD 0110…

Bartók’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Israeli Philharmonic’s Dynamic Interpretations of Timeless Works

Composer: Béla Bartók Works: Concerto for Orchestra (1943), Taras Bulba (1918), Concerto for Orchestra (1939) Performers: Israel…