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.

Vivaldi’s Sacred Works: Daniels’ Evocative Interpretation with Europa Galante

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Works: Stabat Mater, Nisi Dominus Performers: David Daniels (countertenor), Europa Galante (Fabio Biondi –…

Cimarosa’s Le Astuzie Femminili: Portella’s Captivating Performance with a Stellar Cast

Composer: Domenico Cimarosa Works: Le Astuzie Femminili, Opera in two acts Performers: Nelson Portella (bass – Il…

Fanny Mendelssohn’s Musical Legacy: Rediscovering Depth in Lieder, Piano Works, and Chamber Music

Composer: Fanny Mendelssohn Works: Selected Lieder, Piano Works, and Chamber Music Performers: Various artists Label: Amadeus Press…

Dvořák’s New World Symphony: New Philharmonia Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration of Cultural Fusion

Composer: Antonín Dvořák Works: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, ‘From the New World’; Fantasy…

Bax’s String Quartets: The Maggini Quartet’s Evocative Journey Through Nature and Emotion

Composer: Arnold BAX (1883-1953) Works: String Quartet No. 1 (1918), String Quartet No. 2 (1925) Performers: Maggini…

Vaughan Williams’ Sir John in Love: Northern Sinfonia’s Revelatory Performance with a Stellar Cast

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Work: Sir John in Love (1928) Performers: Donald Maxwell (baritone, Sir John…

Varèse’s Revolutionary Soundscapes: Boulez’s Dynamic Interpretation with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Recording Information: Composer: Edgar Varèse (1883-1965) Works: Amériques (revised version 1927), Arcana (1927), Ionisation (1931), Deserts (1954)…

Tveitt’s Folk Inspirations: Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Expressive Journey

Composer: Geirr Tveitt Works: 100Tunes, Suites 1&4 Performer: Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Bjarte Engeset Label:…

Tobias’ Des Jona Sendung: Neeme Järvi’s Evocative Direction with Estonian State Symphony

Composer: Rudolf Tobias (1873-1918) Work: Des Jona Sendung (Jonah’s Mission) – an oratorio in a Prologue and…

Stravinsky’s Masterpieces: Oregon Symphony Orchestra’s Revelatory Performances

Composer: Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971) Works: The Rite of Spring [32.03], The Firebird Suite (1919 version)…

Richard Strauss’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Concertgebouw Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretation under Haitink’s Baton

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ein Heldenleben, op. 40; Tod und Verklärung, op. 24 Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra Conductor:…

Sousa’s Wind Band Masterpieces: Royal Artillery Band’s Captivating Performance under Keith Brion

Composer: John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) Works: Music for Wind Band, Vol. 2 Performers: Royal Artillery Band, Keith…