photo: The Great Necks Guitar Trio

Each week, 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 Records.

HAMLET - Album Cover

“this setting of Hamlet is, as I stated earlier on, a masterpiece.”

Art Music Lounge on Joseph Summer’s HAMLET

THREE STORIES BY HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN - Album Cover

“Järvlepp’s music has never been more endearing than it is here, an hour-long recording one could imagine appealing to young and old alike. The pieces might have been written with children in mind, but they’re guaranteed to delight no matter the age of the listener.”

Textura on Jan Järvlepp’s THREE STORIES BY HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

IMPRESSIONS OF SPAIN - Album Cover

“Aragonesa” from IMPRESSIONS OF SPAIN by The Great Necks Guitar Trio featured on Spotify’s Classical New Releases playlist.

MOTO FINALE - Album Cover

“A very diverse exit that’s intimate, rowdy, melancholic and hopeful, the trio’s modern execution and unparalleled attention to detail allow each member to shine in this truly exceptional chamber experience.”

Take Effect on Trio Casal’s MOTO FINALE

FROM WILDERNESS - Album Cover

Interview with Brandon Elliott from Choral Arts Initiative’s FROM WILDERNESS on Mikeypod.

DIVISION OF MEMORY - Album Cover

“Do not hold your breath for Yo-Yo Ma to record this repertoire, for the just-as-excellent Mesa has the field entirely to himself.”

Pianomania on Thomas Mesa’s DIVISION OF MEMORY

MUSIC FROM TORRENS ROAD - Album Cover

“His music is fresh and enjoyable from a listener’s point of view, and is very playable from a performance perspective.”

Classical Music Daily on Eric Biddington’s MUSIC FROM TORRENS ROAD

FROM WILDERNESS - Album Cover

“calm, powerful, dramatic, and lucid.”

Sonograma on the Choral Arts Initiative’s FROM WILDERNESS