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.

Bach’s Art of Fugue: CBC Toronto Chamber Orchestra’s Insightful Interpretation with Kenneth Gilbert

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Works: The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080 Performers: CBC Toronto Chamber Orchestra; Kenneth…

Golovanov’s Orchestral Legacy: The Moscow Radio Symphony’s Captivating Live Recordings from 1948-1953

Composer: Nikolai Golovanov Works: Liszt: Orpheus, Héroïde Funèbre, Mazeppa, Festklänge, Prometheus; Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture; Glazunov: Symphony No….

Turnage’s Memorial Works: Robertson’s Evocative Performance with The Nash Ensemble

Composer: Mark-Anthony Turnage Works: Two Memorials, An Invention on “Solitude”, Sleep On, Cortège for Chris, Two Elegies…

Mozart’s Wind Serenades: The Chamber Orchestra of Europe’s Enchanting Performance Under Henk de Graaf’s Leadership

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Serenades and Divertimenti for Wind Instruments, including Divertimenti KV 439b Nos 1-6,…

Riley’s Minimalist Masteries: Kronos Quartet’s Insightful Performance of Requiem for Adam and The Philosopher ’ s Hand

Composer: Terry Riley Works: Requiem for Adam (1998), The Philosopher’s Hand (2000) Performers: Kronos Quartet, Terry Riley…

Franck’s Great Organ Works: Lecaudey’s Spiritual Journey through Late Romantic Mastery

Composer: César Franck Works: The Great Organ Works: Six Pieces, Three Pieces, Three Chorals Performers: Jean-Pierre Lecaudey…

Walton’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Previn’s Dynamic Direction with the London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: William Walton Works: Symphony No. 1 (1935), Violin Concerto (1939), Cello Concerto (1957), Viola Concerto (1929),…

Bruckner’s Complete Symphonies: Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Through the Masterpieces

Composer: Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) Works: Complete Symphonies (Including Symphony No. 1, Symphony No. 2 1872 version, Symphony…

Beethoven’s Fidelio Highlights: Seiffert and Margiono’s Compelling Portrayal of Hope and Redemption

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Fidelio (highlights) Performers: Florestan – Peter Seiffert (tenor), Leonore – Charlotte Margiono…

Saint-Saëns’ Masterworks: Tacchino’s Captivating Interpretations with Notable Orchestras

Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns Works: The Complete 5 Piano Concertos, Symphony No. 3 in C minor Op. 78…

Ravel’s Concertos: Achúcarro’s Distinctive Interpretation with Euskadi Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Maurice Ravel Works: Piano Concerto in G major, Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, Alborada del…

Braga Santos’ Symphonic Legacy: Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation of Early Works

Composer: Joly Braga Santos Works: Symphony No. 1 (1947), Symphonic Overture No. 3 (1954?) Performers: Hungarian State…