Houston’s Axiom Quartet is set to embark upon a 12-date tour of China in support of its debut album, AXIOMS: MOMENTS OF TRUTH (Navona Records). The tour kicks off on July 20th in Shijiazhuang and will present the first international performances by the ensemble. “Our mission is to blend musical styles and break down genre... Continue Reading →
Ah, June -- Some revel in sunshine and barbecues. But here at PARMA, we soak in the sounds of Havana and the expansive landscapes of Peru. Not planning to travel this summer? You’re in luck. PARMA’s June releases spotlight albums from around the globe, drawing inspiration from Buddhism to Bach “and that moment when the... Continue Reading →
The artists entrance at Carnegie Hall is somewhat imposing. Along both walls are large photographs of artists who have graced the world's most famous stage. It's impossible to not get a little nervous when you see Maria Callas staring down. Two more steps and Ella Fitzgerald is standing beside you. Suddenly you realize that you're... Continue Reading →
Like any ten year old, PARMA is feeling a bit precocious. With our month-long tenth anniversary celebration underway, this month's releases have us giddy with ineffable excitement. Read on to see what's got us going on, between, and to heights unseen. Dive in and discover new music from Margaret Brandman, Lindsey Goodman, John Alan Rose,... Continue Reading →
Every field has a pinnacle: athletes winning an Olympic gold medal, actors winning an Academy Award. For musicians, there is no higher honor than your music being performed at Carnegie Hall. On Sunday night, that pinnacle was achieved by four PARMA artists: Deems Taylor, Michael J. Evans, Matej Meštrović, and Dwight Beckham, Sr. as part... Continue Reading →
Guest post by PARMA intern (and Red Sox fan) Matt DeSchuiteneer Baseball holds a special place in American culture. Of all the major sports played here in the States, only baseball has the honor of being called “The American Pastime.” And for good reason: With over 150 years of play, baseball has given us countless... Continue Reading →
Hello! I’m Emily Garcia, a Marketing intern with PARMA Recordings this spring semester. A little bit about me: I’m a professional violinist and fiddle player with a passion for performance. As I’m nearing the end of college and looking ahead to my future career, I’ve been faced with the challenge of keeping my work and... Continue Reading →
There's something about walking into Carnegie Hall that makes you feel a bit awestruck. It's an imposing building -- taking up an entire city block in midtown Manhattan -- that dominates everything around it. Couple that with the iconic composers and performers who have graced the Hall's multiple stages: Tchaikovsky (who conducted Carnegie Hall's opening... Continue Reading →
Shakespeare wrote, "if music be the food of love, play on." We agree wholeheartedly, and wanted to share a few of some of the most heartfelt recordings to come from our catalog. Enjoy these selections...with love from PARMA Recordings. Happy Valentine's Day!
