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.

Salzedo’s String Quartets: Archæus Quartet’s Insightful Exploration of Hidden Masterpieces

Composer: Leonard Salzedo Works: String Quartet No. 2 Op. 3, Sonata for Violin and Viola Op. 132,…

Richard Strauss’s Orchestral Masterworks: Del Mar’s Vivid Interpretation with the London Philharmonic

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Also Sprach Zarathustra, op 30; Salome – Dance of the Seven Veils; Der…

Telemann’s Recorder Works: Holtslag’s Masterful Interpretation with The Parley of Instruments

Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) Works: Suite in A minor, Recorder Concerto in F major, Recorder Concerto…

Charpentier’s Leçons de ténèbres: Ensemble Gradiva’s Evocative Interpretation of Sacred Drama

Composer: Marc-Antoine Charpentier Works: Leçons de ténèbres, Raga de la nuit avancée Performers: Sulochana Brahaspati (voice), Véronique…

Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini: Zeltser’s Captivating Interpretation with Cologne Radio Symphony

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in…

Delius’ Evocative Landscapes: Sir Thomas Beecham’s Masterful Conducting with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Frederick Delius Works: North Country Sketches, In a Summer Garden, Appalachia Performers: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted…

Beethoven’s Symphonies 5 & 7: Toscanini’s Timeless Interpretation with Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York

Beethoven: Symphonies 5 & 7 Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York/Arturo Toscanini NAXOS Historical – Great Conductors 8.110840…

Gheorghiu’s Sacred Repertoire: A Soulful Journey Through Timeless Masterpieces

Composer: Angela Gheorghiu Works: Mysterium, Tatal nostru – Anton Plan, Priveghiati si va rugati – Gheorghe Popescu-Branesti,…

Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony: Toscanini’s NBC Symphony Orchestra Brings Timeless Mastery to Life

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Symphony No 8 “Unfinished”, Richard Strauss: Don Juan, Joseph Haydn: Symphony Concertante Op…

Fire’s Violin Masterpieces: Sarah Chang’s Captivating Collaboration with Berlin Philharmonic

Composer: Fire Works: Carmen Fantasy, Méditation, Tzigane, Romance in F minor, Romance in F major, Air from…

Mozart’s Così fan tutte: Karajan’s Timeless Interpretation with Iconic Performers

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Così fan tutte Performers: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano, Fiordiligi), Nan Merriman (mezzo, Dorabella),…

The Unknown Callas: Petsalis-Diomidis’s Insightful Exploration of Maria Callas’s Formative Years

Composer: The Works: Unknown Callas Performers: Nicholas Petsalis-Diomidis, Author Recording: Book Review, Amadeus Press, ISBN 1-57467-059-X Label:…