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.

Sorabji’s Opus Clavicembalisticum: Madge’s Masterful Live Interpretation from Chicago

Composer: Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji (1891-1988) Work: Opus Clavicembalisticum (1930) Performer: Geoffrey Douglas Madge (piano) Recording: Live concert…

I Fagiolini’s Rich Tapestry: Exploring Renaissance to Modern Masterpieces in Unforgettable Performance

Composer: I Fagiolini Works: Nicolas Gombert – J’ay mis mon cuer; Mateo da Flecha – La Bomba…

Ladmirault’s Poèmes Symphoniques: The Orchestra of Brittany’s Vibrant Interpretation under Sanderling

Recording Review: Composer: Paul Ladmirault (1877-1944) Works: Poèmes Symphoniques Performers: Orchestra of Brittany / Stefan Sanderling Recording…

Lange-Müller’s Symphonies: Chamber Philharmonic of Bohemia’s Captivating Revival under Bostock

Composer: Peter Erasmus LANGE-MÜLLER Works: Symphony No. 1 Autumn (1879), Symphony No. 2 (1889 rev 1915) Performers:…

Schubert’s Lieder Cycles: Bär’s Emotional Depth with Parsons’ Artistry

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Die schöne Müllerin, Winterreise Performers: Olaf Bär, baritone; Geoffrey Parsons, piano Recording: June…

Ben-Haim’s Piano Works: Gila Goldstein’s Insightful Journey through Diverse Compositions

Composer: Paul Ben-Haim Works: Suite No. 1 Op. 20a (1933), Suite No. 2 Op. 20b (1936), Five…

Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet: Kent Nagano’s Captivating Direction with Lyon National Opera Ballet

Composer: Prokofiev Works: Romeo and Juliet Performers: Lyon National Opera Ballet, Lyon National Opera Orchestra, Kent Nagano…

Berg’s Wozzeck: Falkman and Dalayman’s Haunting Performances with Royal Opera’s Ensemble

Composer: Alban Berg Works: Wozzeck, Opera in Three Acts Op. 7 Performers: Carl Johan Falkman (Wozzeck), Katarina…

Harbison’s Chamber Works: The Lydian String Quartet’s Insightful Exploration of American Soundscapes

Composer: John Harbison Works: The Rewaking (1991), String Quartet No. 3 (1993), Fantasia on a Ground (1993),…

Edna Michell’s Compassion: A Violinist’s Tribute to Yehudi Menuhin’s Legacy

Composer: Edna Michell Works: Compassion – A Tribute to Yehudi Menuhin (including works by John Taverner, Shulamit…

Kodály’s Suite for Cello: Hayashi’s Masterful Interpretation of Timeless Repertoire

Composer: Zoltán Kodály Works: Suite for Cello, Op. 8; Bunkaru for Cello by Toshiro Mayuzumi; Suite for…

Heinen’s Orchestral Works: Honeck’s Mastery with RTL Symphony and Cao’s Insight with Luxembourg Conservatoire

Composer: Jeannot Heinen Works: Violin Concerto No. 2, Fantasy for String Orchestra, Concerto for Two Violins and…