Thomas Fasano
Adolphe Adam’s Le Postillon de Lonjumeau: A Captivating Revival by Monte-Carlo Philharmonic’s Stellar Cast
Composer: Adolphe Adam Works: Le Postillon de Lonjumeau Performers: John Aler (Chapelou/Saint-Phar), June Anderson (Madeleine/Madame de Latour),…
Giuliani’s and Hoffmann’s String Quartets: Quatuor PlectrArchi’s Revitalizing Performance
Composer: Giovanni Francesco Giuliani, Giovanni Hoffmann Works: Quatuor en Ré majeur, Quatuor en Sol majeur, Quatuor en…
Wills’ WONDROUS MACHINE!: Filsell’s Masterful Interpretation of British Organ Works
Composer: Arthur Wills (born 1926) Works: WONDROUS MACHINE! Organ works Performers: Jeremy Filsell (organ) Recorded: Tonbridge School…
Walton’s String Quartets: The Emperor Quartet’s Insightful Exploration of Underrated Masterpieces
Composer: William Walton Works: String Quartet (1922), String Quartet in A minor (1947) Performers: The Emperor Quartet…
Walford Davies’ Choral Works: A Captivating Journey Through Sacred Melodies and Harmonies
Recording Review: Composer: Sir Henry Walford Davies (1869-1942) Works: Solemn Melody (cello and organ arr. Fisher), Jesu…
Wagner’s Parsifal: Knappertsbusch’s Timeless Interpretation at Bayreuth Festival
Composer: Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Works: Parsifal (1865-1882) Performers: Amfortas – George London Titurel – Martti Talvela Gurnemanz…
Vivaldi’s Sacred Masterpieces: The King’s Consort’s Captivating Performance of Volume Six
Composer: ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678-1741) Works: Sacred Music Vol. 6: Beatus vir RV795, Salve Regina RV617, Laudate Dominum…
Villa-Lobos’ Chôros Nos. 8 and 9: Hong Kong Philharmonic’s Captivating Journey Under Kenneth Schermerhorn
Composer: Heitor VILLA-LOBOS (1887-1959) Works: Chôros Nos. 8 (1925) and 9 (1929) Performers: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra…
Verdi’s Falstaff: Karajan’s Dynamic Direction with the Philharmonia Orchestra
Giuseppe Verdi: Falstaff Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus Herbert von Karajan, conductor Recorded 1956 EMI CLASSICS CMS5 67083…
Contemporary Argentinian Compositions: Villadongos’ Captivating Guitar Interpretations
Composer: Maximo Pujol, Narciso Saul, Hector Ayala, Carlos Guastavino, Juan Falu, Walter Heinze Works: Tres Piezas Rioplantenses,…
Festival of Rare Piano Music: Smith’s Ensemble Brings Hidden Gems to Life
Composer: Various Works: Highlights from the Festival of Rare Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum Performers: Ronald…
Caruso’s Vocal Mastery: A Journey Through Romantic Melodies and Italian Arias
Composer: Enrico Caruso Works: Leoncavallo, Lasciati amar; De Crescenzo, Guardann’a luna; O’Hara, Your eyes have told me;…