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 Serenades: The London Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Journey with Kertész

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Serenades Opp. 11 and 16 Performers: London Symphony Orchestra, Istvan Kertesz Recording: ELOQUENCE…

Reflections on Spanish Guitar Music: David Russell’s Evocative Interpretations of Malats, Tárrega, Granados, Albéniz, and Ruiz-Pipo

Composer: Reflections Works: Joaquin Malats – Serenata Espanola, Francisco Tárrega – Capricho Arabe, Recuerdos de la Alhambra,…

Genovese’s Oboe Mastery: A Captivating Journey Through Romantic and Contemporary Works

Composer: Alfred Genovese Works: Schumann – 3 Romances op. 94 for Oboe and Piano; Poulenc – Sonata…

Mahler’s Symphony No. 1: Muti’s Dynamic Interpretation with Philadelphia Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 1 in D Performers: Philadelphia Orchestra, Ricardo Muti (conductor) Recording: Recorded…

Finzi’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Hugh’s Expressive Cello and Donohoe’s Poetic Piano with Northern Sinfonia

Composer: Gerald Finzi Works: Cello Concerto (1955), Eclogue for piano and orchestra (1929), Grand Fantasia and Fugue…

Beethoven’s Triple Concerto and Choral Fantasy: Inbal’s Dynamic Collaboration with New Philharmonia and Haitink’s Poignant Interpretation with London Philharmonic

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Triple Concerto in C major for piano, violin, cello and orchestra, Op….

Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony and Brahms’s Second Symphony: Stokowski’s Masterful Legacy with the National Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Works: Symphony No. 4 “Italian”, Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 2 Performers: National Philharmonic…

Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7: Skrowaczewski’s Masterful Direction with Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Anton Bruckner Works: Symphony No. 7 in E major Performers: Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski…

Reich’s Minimalist Mastery: Kronos Quartet’s Dynamic Interpretations with Alarm Will Sound

Composer: Steve Reich Works: Triple Quartet (1999), Electric Guitar Phase (1967, 2001), Music for Large Ensemble (1977),…

Vierne’s Chamber Music: Tachino and Quatuor Athenaeum’s Captivating Exploration

Composer: Louis Vierne Works: Piano Quintet (1918), String Quartet (1894) Performers: Gabriel Tachino (piano), Quatuor Athenaeum Recording:…

Miaskovsky’s Symphonic Legacy: Svetlanov’s Exquisite Interpretations with Russian Federation Academic Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Nikolai Miaskovsky Works: The Complete Symphonic Works, Volumes 1-5 Performers: Russian Federation Academic Symphony Orchestra, Evgeny…

Bliss’s String Quartets: Eggebrecht-Kupsa Ensemble’s Insightful Journey Through Turbulent Times

Composer: Arthur Bliss Works: String Quartet No. 1 (1941), String Quartet No. 2 (1950) Performers: Renate Eggebrecht-Kupsa…