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.

Ben-Haim’s Chamber Works: Gila Goldstein’s Evocative Performances at Patrych Sound Studios

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

Schubert’s Konzertstück D345 and Brahms’ Double Concerto: Kagan and Gutman’s Captivating Collaboration with Leading Orchestras

Composer: Franz Schubert Works: Konzertstück D345, Felix Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto Op 64, Johannes Brahms – Double…

Hindemith’s Minimax and Weill’s String Quartets: Leipziger Streichquartett’s Insightful Exploration of Early 20th-Century Innovations

Composer: Paul Hindemith Works: Minimax – Repertorium für Militärmusik (1923); Kurt Weill: String Quartet No. 1 (1919),…

Vaughan Williams’ Choral Masterpieces: A Captivating Journey with Sheila Armstrong and London Philharmonic Choir

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: Toward the Unknown Region, Dona nobis pacem, Fantasia (quasi variazione) on the…

Brahms’ Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony: Kyung Wha Chung’s Captivating Performance with Simon Rattle and the Vienna Philharmonic

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77; Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 5…

Flute Masterpieces: Ruffer and Crayford’s Evocative Journey Through American and British Works

Composer: Charles T Griffes, Walter Piston, Hamilton Harty, Ian Wilson, Peter Fribbins, Robert Beaser, Lukas Foss, Cyril…

Liadov’s Orchestral Treasures: Slovak Philharmonic’s Captivating Revival under Gunzenhauser

Composer: Anatol Liadov Works: Baba-Yaga (op. 56), Intermezzo (op. 8), Ballade (op. 21b), The Enchanted Lake (op….

Mozart’s Operatic Gems: Boston Baroque’s Captivating Performances of The Impresario and The Beneficent Dervish

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: The Impresario (Der Schauspieldirektor), The Beneficent Dervish (Der Wohltatige Derwisch) Performers: Cyndia…

Franz Lehár’s Le Pays du Sourire: Michel Dens’s Captivating Performance with Orchestre de l’Association des Concerts Lamoureux

Composer: Franz Lehár Works: Le Pays du Sourire (The Land of Smiles) Performers: Michel Dens (Sou-Chong), Bernadette…

Grieg’s Complete Music with Orchestra: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s Rich Tapestry of Sound

Composer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Works: Complete Music with Orchestra Performers: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra/Neeme Järvi, Lilya Zilberstein (pianoforte),…

Vaughan Williams’ English Song Cycles: Thompson’s Expressive Interpretation with Delmé String Quartet

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Igor Gurney Works: On Wenlock Edge, The Western Playland, Ludlow and Teme Performers:…

Sibelius’ Youth Piano Vol 2: Gräsbeck’s Insightful Exploration of Formative Works

Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Works: Youth Piano Vol 2 Performers: Folke Gräsbeck (piano) Recording: BIS CD 1202…