Each week this year, PARMA had the pleasure of not only releasing inspiring works by our artists, but also seeing the positive impact that these works had on listeners. Read on for a highlight reel of notable press from 2022.
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, has an excellent interplay between the piano and Caen Thomason-Redus on flute,” AllMusic on LORD HOW COME ME HERE by Shawn Okpebholo
“An enchanting album.” Gramophone on RESTLESS NATION from Andy Teirstein
“The playing is magical in achieving the requirements of the compositions with utter integrity.” – The Music Trust on THE TIES THAT BIND by Lee Bradshaw
“Anyone with the slightest acquaintance with the beauties of the American West will love this.” – AllMusic on FROM WILDERNESS by Choral Arts Initiative
“This setting of Hamlet is, as I stated earlier on, a masterpiece.” – Art Music Lounge on Joseph Summer’s HAMLET
“Järvlepp’s music has never been more endearing than it is here… guaranteed to delight no matter the age of the listener.” – Textura on Jan Järvlepp’s THREE STORIES BY HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
“A very nicely produced and engaging programme of chamber and instrumental works.” – Gramophone on CHAMBER WORKS OF ÉRIC TANGUY
“A masterful and dazzling work that makes Michael Kurek’s style visible.” – Sonograma on SYMPHONY NO. 2 by Michael Kurek
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WILD SYMPHONY in development as animated feature film by MGM
“This is a choir of truly great distinction,” The Whole Note on BORN by The Crossing
“Nicely balanced,” Gramophone on PASSAGES THROUGH TIME by Rain Worthington
CHARM, PASSION, ACROBATICS by Misha Galagnov featured in BBC Music Magazine
“Will reward multiple listens with its depth and richness,” Songlines on RESEMBLANCE