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.

Mozart’s Missa Solemnis: Galante’s Captivating Performance with Czech Chamber Philharmonic

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Missa Solemnis in C major, KV Anhang C1.20 (attrib. Mozart) Performers: Inessa…

Mahler’s Symphony No. 7: Gielen’s Striking Interpretation with SWR Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Gustav Mahler Works: Symphony No. 7 in E minor Performers: SWR Symphony Orchestra, Baden-Baden and Freiburg…

Pilati’s Orchestral Mastery: Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Captivating Interpretations

Mario PILATI (1903-1938) Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Adriano MARCO POLO 8.225156 [61.05] Concerto for Orchestra (1931-2),…

Strauss’s Symphonic Masterpieces: Mengelberg’s Historic Interpretations with Concertgebouw Orchestra

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ein Heldenleben, Tod und Verklärung Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra, Willem Mengelberg (conductor) Recording: Concertgebouw,…

Stokowski’s Orchestral Masterpieces: National Philharmonic Orchestra’s Enchanting Journey Through Diverse Works

Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Aurora’s Wedding (from Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty), Clair de lune, Night in Granada…

Adam’s La Filleule des fées: Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Enchanting Revival Under Mogrelia

Composer: Adolphe Adam Works: La Filleule des fées Performers: Queensland Symphony Orchestra/Andrew Mogrelia Recording: ABC Studios, Brisbane,…

American Classics: Denyce Graves’ Inspiring Collaboration with Boston Pops and San Francisco Symphony

Composer: Various Works: American Anthem, America the Beautiful, Star-Spangled Banner, Fanfare for the Common Man, Lift Ev’ry…

Rossini’s Guglielmo Tell: Taddei’s Commanding Performance with Turin RAI Orchestra

Composer: Gioachino Rossini Works: Guglielmo Tell Performers: Giuseppe Taddei (Guglielmo Tell), Rosanna Carteri (Matilde), Mario Filippeschi (Arnoldo),…

Beethoven’s Chamber Works: Illuminating Interpretations from the Ébène Quartet

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Works: Piano Trios, Opus 1 Nos. 1-3; Variations, Opus 44; Piano Trios, Opus…

Di Stefano’s Dazzling Arias: Bartoletti’s Masterful Direction with Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Composer: Giuseppe Di Stefano Works: Arias from Verdi’s Aida, Luisa Miller, Otello; Boito’s Mefistofele; Meyerbeer’s L’Africana; Ponchielli’s…

Inessa Galante’s Galante EP: Timeless Interpretations of Baroque Treasures

Composer: Inessa Works: Albinoni: Adagio; Bach: Ei wie schmeckt der Coffee (Cantata 144); Caccini: Amarilli mia bella;…

Rachmaninov’s Piano Concertos: A Trio of Distinctive Interpretations by Lill, Prats, and Lugansky

Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Works: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op.1; Piano Concerto No. 2…