photo: Ensemble Spinoza

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 Records.

CHORINHO

“An interesting and engaging collection of beautifully performed pieces.”

Review Graveyard on CHORINHO by Georgina Isabel Rossi and Silvie Cheng

LORD, HOW COME ME HERE?

“He’s a rising star in the world of contemporary music, and without a doubt, one of today’s most NoteWorthy Composers.”

WDAV on Shawn Okpebholo and his Navona Records release, LORD, HOW COME ME HERE? via NPR.

BUXTEHUDE

“Well balanced at all times… clear and articulate.”

Classical Music Sentinel on BUXTEHUDE by Ensemble Spinoza

MUSIC FOR STRING QUARTET

Leonard Bernstein’s MUSIC FOR STRING QUARTET featured in Sonograma

A GRAND JOURNEY VOL 2

“Babcock has added a significant new masterpiece to the piano trio repertoire… intelligent, well structured, and audience-informative gravity and integrity.”

Performing Arts Review on Nevertheless by Bruce Babcock

VOICES OF EARTH AND AIR VOL V

“Aliana de la Guardia… lends herself with subtlety and expressive intensity.”

Sonograma on VOICES OF EARTH AND AIR VOL V

SHADES OF ROMANI FOLKLORE

“With this recording – one of this year’ best – the superb Ulysses Quartet offers a definitive reading of a twentieth century masterpiece.”

All About The Arts on SHADES OF ROMANI FOLKLORE by Ulysses Quartet

LOOKING BACK, MOVING ON

“Detailed color and rich invention…works of winning appeal.”

Classical CD Choice on LOOKING BACK, MOVING ON by Anthony Iannaccone