photo: The Crossing | photo by John C Hawthorne

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.

FIGMENTS VOL 3

“The easily embraceable melodies and rhythm make each selection here worth repeated visits.”

Take Effect Reviews on FIGMENTS VOL. 3

BORN

“Nally’s delicate direction creates threads with tenderness, with sonic beauty, and above all, with the sadness that loss leaves us.”

Sonograma on BORN by The Crossing

SYMPHONY NO 2

“All participants perform this music in an exemplary way.”

Pizzicato Magazine on Michael Kurek’s SYMPHONY NO. 2

BETWEEN US

“The recordings have been well judged, and the performers all acquit themselves well. This is a disc of dedication and commitment and should be commended as such.”

MusicWeb International on BETWEEN US by Mary Howe

2020 VISIONS

“A worthwhile release celebrating the career of a duo that has touched many musical lives.”

Allmusic on 2020 VISIONS from Fischer Duo

BORN

“Listening to a recording by The Crossing is always a thrilling experience, and BORN is no less rewarding than others in its discography.”

Textura on BORN by The Crossing

MINIATURE SYMPHONIES

“A nicely differentiated collection of miniatures that say their say succinctly and disarmingly, well played and worth hearing and enjoying.”

Gapplegate on MINIATURE SYMPHONIES from the Lowell Chamber Orchestra

THE MASK IN THE MIRROR

“This is an opera of considerable power.”

Allmusic on THE MASK IN THE MIRROR by Richard Thompson