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.
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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Dinnigan’s Debut Album: A Journey Through Diverse Guitar Masterpieces

Composer: Simon Dinnigan Works: Luys de Narváez: 22 Diferencias de “Conde Claros”, Canción del Emperador, Diferencias sobre…

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Contemporary Argentinian Compositions: Villadongos’ Captivating Guitar Interpretations

Composer: Maximo Pujol, Narciso Saul, Hector Ayala, Carlos Guastavino, Juan Falu, Walter Heinze Works: Tres Piezas Rioplantenses,…

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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…

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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;…

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Dupré’s Organ Masterpieces: Lecaudey’s Captivating Journey Through Sacred and Secular Landscapes

Composer: Marcel Dupré Works: Three Preludes & Fugues (op. 7), Fifteen Versets for Vespers of Common Feasts…