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 and Ravello Records.
Composer Jeffrey Derus speaks with Textura about his recent release, FROM WILDERNESS
“A collection of anthems that celebrates faith and hope over fear and hate, Okpebholo and company create a folk record of the utmost importance, where these songs are reborn with much attention to detail.”
“I encourage listeners to spend quality time hearing and reading its illuminating contents multiple times over.”
Classical Music Daily on Roberta Rust’s A CITY A SILVER & A CITY OF FIRE
Lyric for Violin and Harp from Lucia Lin’s IN TANDEM featured on YouTube Music’s “Classical Calm” playlist
“A gloriously impressionistic rendering of a home-schooling expedition across the U.S.”
“Not only is the music challenging, critically acclaimed and expanding the repertoire for three guitars, but it’s selling.”
University of Rhode Island on The Great Necks’ IMPRESSIONS OF SPAIN
“Corley, Clark and Akbar put their inimitable spin on the classics, and it sure does make for an empowering effort.”
Take Effect on SOUL SANCTUARY from Maria Thompson Corley and Maria Clark