photo: Hee Yun Kim

Each week, PARMA has the pleasure of presenting powerful works by our artists and seeing the positive impact that they have on listeners. Read on for a selection of what the press had to say about the latest releases from Navona and Ravello Records.

SHIFTING DIRECTION

“…members of the Texas Tech ensemble bring crisp definition and expressive flair to all of the repertoire.”

Gramophone on SHIFTING DIRECTION from Texas Tech University Contemporary Music Ensemble

MORE RIVERS

“…the closing minutes of the performance are particularly exquisite.”

Textura on MORE RIVERS by Christina Petrowska Quilico

OCHRE

“…a sterling example of The Crossing’s specialty, newly commissioned works that take advantage of the remarkable abilities of this choir.”

AllMusic on the GRAMMY®-nominated OCHRE by The Crossing

MIDDLE CHILD

Outermezzo for Fiddle from Teagan Faran‘s MIDDLE CHILD featured on TUNES OF FANTASY | BEAUTIFUL PIANO MUSIC 2025 playlist.

ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK: CHAMBER WORKS

“This is music with immediate appeal that simultaneously gives a glimpse of this distinguished composer’s versatility.”

Gramophone of ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK: CHAMBER WORKS by The Harlem Chamber Players

VOYAGE WITHIN

“Voyage Within should be appreciated and enjoyed by anyone who appreciates contemporary music, and even more by clarinetists!”

The Clarinet Online on VOYAGE WITHIN by Hee Yun Kim

SYMPHONY NO. 1

“An ageless, epic collection of deep and powerful pieces, that feels fresh no matter how many times you revisit it.”

Reviewgraveyard on SYMPHONY NO. 1 by Gustav Hoyer

CONSTRAINTS/CREATIVITY

“a feast of choral delights [and] excellent new Cantonese choral music that everyone should hear.”

Dominick DiOrio on CONSTRAINTS/CREATIVITY by Kai-Young Chan