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 →
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 →
April showers yield musical flowers with new recordings spanning the soothing sounds of solo organ to string quartet arrangements of Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac. Read on to discover new music from Emily Sternfeld-Dunn, Axiom Quartet, Mark G. Simon, Allan Crossman, John G. Bilotta, Gregory Wanamaker, Carlos Simon, David Taddie, and Zvonimir Nagy. APRIL RELEASES OUT... Continue Reading →
We're pleased to welcome composer Cynthia Folio to the PARMA family! Cynthia's "At The Edge of Great Quiet" for SSAA Choir and Piano, which we will record in November, was commissioned by Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. and the Delta Me Chapter of SAI, Temple University College of Music. It is a setting of four... Continue Reading →
This past summer, we traveled to Olomouc, CZ to record with the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra featuring works from new PARMA Artist Patricia Julien and longtime PARMA Artists Lee Actor, Lionel Sainsbury, Michael Cunningham, Peter Greve, and Hans Bakker. We’ve finished editing Hans Bakker's "Canzona III" from these sessions and wanted to share a short clip... Continue Reading →
We are pleased to announce that composer Shirley Mier has joined the PARMA family! Shirley was commissioned by the Century Chamber Orchestra to compose "Of Lakes and Legends," a suite of four pieces depicting stories and historic locations in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. This new recording of “Of Lakes and Legends” will contribute to an... Continue Reading →
Composer and pianist Bill Whitley's writes music that is rooted deeply in themes of mysticism and nature, incorporating musical elements as diverse as a Gregorian chant, raga music, and progressive rock. Today, Whitley's our next featured artist in "The Inside Story," a blog series exploring the inner workings and personalities of our artists. Read on to... Continue Reading →
PARMA is pleased to announce a new album-length project of contemporary string quartets with the Pedroia String Quartet, featuring an excellent mix of music from a few familiar PARMA Artists (De Sena, Deutsch, Osterfield) along with a few new faces (Bridges, Lamb, and Price). In addition to an album release, this program of music will... Continue Reading →
Help kick off the beginning of summer by celebrating new music from Navona and Ravello Records, featuring Les Délices, Sergio Cervetti, Jan Jirásek and JITRO, Allen Brings, and Demetrius Spaneas. Listen now... https://open.spotify.com/user/parma.recordings/playlist/4ve47RuMr6IW7imAZw4YPq Want to know more? Keep reading... AGE OF INDULGENCE | Les Délices Early music ensemble Les Délices presents an exquisite compendium of... Continue Reading →
