Now that spring is officially in full swing, it's time to shake off the chill of the past few months and focus on what's ahead — and we have to say that the future is looking bright. Today, we introduce the latest from Navona and Ravello Records, including the sonic possibilities of the saxophone, a... Continue Reading →
Born in Sydney Australia, Mark John McEncroe commenced music studies in his adulthood. He had a varied interest in many kinds of music, which led him to working in the music/record business for EMI Records in his early 20’s and 30’s. For much of that time he was a Label Manager, first with EMI Australia... Continue Reading →
Matej Meštrović is an eclectic and versatile composer, having written a large body of works ranging from chamber and orchestral concert music to music for television, theater, and film. He is one of the most prominent artists in his native Croatia, holding a City of Zagreb award. At age 16, he became the youngest composer... Continue Reading →
John Robertson was born and educated in New Zealand, coming to Canada in 1967 where he continued his education at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto while pursuing a career in the insurance business. Since having scored a win in the Nepean Symphony’s composers’ competition in 1987, he has had his music performed in many countries... Continue Reading →
The recording halls are set for PARMA’s latest artistic collaboration across the Atlantic, with the Athens Philharmonia Orchestra. As we expand our efforts around the globe, we welcome in new sounds and new influences, and the Athens Philharmonia fits that bill entirely. A little backstory: With the founding city of western civilization as its backdrop,... 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 Ansonica, Navona, and Ravello Records. "Fine, sensitive performances all round. .... Continue Reading →
With over 7 billion people, and many being an artist in some way, the world is a canvas for ideas in music, visual arts, cooking, dance, and countless other creative mediums. With each region offering its own distinct flare, the opportunity to discover something new is endless. We recently handpicked a selection of works from... Continue Reading →
Frederic D’Haene is a Belgian avant-garde composer and creator of his own composition technique called "paradoxophony" or "paradoxical coexistence." He was born in Belgium and introduced to music at an early age by his father, who played classical and jazz piano. His first interest in composition arose when he was 14 years old, and he... Continue Reading →
Beth Mehocic is a composer, poet, visual artist, filmmaker, and author. She is currently the Music Director/Composer-in-Residence and full professor for the Department of Dance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Beth has written over 100 works for orchestra, concert band, chamber music, dance ensembles, theatre, and film, and her works have been performed... Continue Reading →
