With music described as “flat out beautiful” and “full of mystery,” composer Edie Hill is a name you'll want to remember. Her works have been performed around the world, and she has been commissioned to write pieces covering a wide range of genres and instrumentation. Her Navona Records album CLAY JUG, performed by Grammy Award-winning... Continue Reading →
Each month, PARMA has the pleasure of not only releasing powerful works by our artists, but also seeing the positive impact that these works have on listeners. Read on for a selection of what the press had to say about the latest releases from Navona, Ravello, and Ansonica Records. "A PATH OF LIGHT creates a... Continue Reading →
Piano prodigy Eliane Rodrigues was recognized at a very young age for her unique and compelling musical abilities. She began composing at the tender age of 3, performed at her first recital at age 5, and was playing with orchestras by the time she was 6 years old. Since then, she has won awards at... Continue Reading →
Fresh, pre-summer days, outdoor concerts, new music — what could be better? If you're looking for something to complement this delightful time of year, we recommend the soul-stirring grooves of Ansonica Records' latest release, a unique and innovative collection of solo and duo compositions, and more. This month, discover new music from Hevreh Ensemble, Matt... Continue Reading →
Sidney Bailin started composing when he was 6. His first piece was in three-part counterpoint, a fact that he still does not know how to explain. He learned species counterpoint when he was 10. He entered Juilliard when he was 15, studying piano with Ania Dorfmann and composition with Hall Overton. The following year, he... Continue Reading →
A native of New York City, Allen Brings received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens College, a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University, and a doctorate in theory and composition from Boston University. He has twice served as chairman of the eastern region of the American Society of University Composers and is currently vice... Continue Reading →
Self-taught in composition, Rain Worthington’s catalog includes works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, duos, solos, and miniatures. Inspirations for pieces have ranged from “NYC trucks late into the night, to the two-note expression of a sigh, to a dream of a careening bike ride through dark fog.” Inspired by the energy of the contemporary classical scene,... Continue Reading →
“The ZFO is really doing something special and unique which can only get bigger.” These words hit the inbox of the PARMA team from Lead Producer and ZFO Artistic Director Miran Vaupotić just days after the completion of early spring sessions with the Zagreb Festival Orchestra. The ZFO has been hard at work since their... Continue Reading →
Peter Greve was born in 1931 in The Hague (Netherlands). He received musical training in The Hague while also studying at the State University of Leiden (Netherlands), where he obtained M.Sc. (1957) and Ph.D. (1959) degrees in chemistry. After his studies, he worked as a scientific researcher for Philips-Duphar Pharmaceutical Industry and for the Dutch... Continue Reading →
