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.

Brahms’s Violin Sonatas: Kaler’s Expressive Mastery with Peskanov’s Thoughtful Accompaniment

Composer: Johannes Brahms Works: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 (1878); Violin Sonata No….

Rangström’s Divertimento Elegiaco: Camerata Roman’s Evocative Journey Through Introspection

Composer: Ture Rangström Works: Divertimento Elegiaco Performers: Camerata Roman Recording: Recorded at Påskallavik Church, January 1993 Label:…

Mozart’s Clarinet Masterpieces: Veilhan’s Exquisite Interpretations with Stadler Quartet and La Grande Ecurie

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Clarinet Quintet in A K581, Clarinet Concerto in A K622 Performers: Jean-Claude…

Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1: Stokowski’s Masterful Interpretations with Iconic Orchestras

Composer: Edward Elgar Works: Enigma Variations Performers: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra (Elgar) Recording: House of Artists Prague, September…

Philip Lane’s Orchestral Palette: Verity Butler’s Artistry with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia

Composer: Philip Lane Works: London Salute; Diversions on a Theme of Paganini; Cotswold Dances; Divertissement for clarinet,…

Mahler’s Fourth Symphony: Horenstein’s Timeless Interpretation with Dame Margaret Price

Composer: GUSTAV MAHLER (1860-1911) Work: Symphony No. 4 in G major (1899-1900) Performers: Dame Margaret Price (Soprano),…

Aho’s Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7: Lahti Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Journey Under Vänskä’s Baton

Composer: Kalevi Aho Works: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7 Performers: Lahti Symphony Orchestra/Osmo Vänskä Recording: January 1998,…

Brahms’ Violin Concerto: Milstein’s Masterful Performance with Pittsburgh Symphony

Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Works: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77; Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin…

Wagner’s Siegfried: Melchior and Flagstad’s Timeless Performance with Metropolitan Opera’s Orchestra

Composer: Richard Wagner Works: Siegfried Performers: Siegfried – Lauritz Melchior (tenor), Brünnhilde – Kirsten Flagstad (soprano), Mime…

Webern’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Ulster Orchestra’s Captivating Exploration Under Takuo Yuasa

Composer: Anton Webern Works: Passacaglia Op 1 (1908), Five Movements for Strings Op 5 (1929), Six Pieces…

Bartók’s Orchestral Masterpieces: Chailly’s Dynamic Interpretation with Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Composer: Béla Bartók Works: Concerto for Orchestra Sz 116 (1943), The Miraculous Mandarin (complete ballet) Sz 73…

Prokofiev’s Piano Sonatas: Marshev’s Captivating Journey Through Emotion and Style

Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Works: Volume 1: Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 82; Dumka, Op. 65B;…