Silver Lining: New works from Isolation
When the world first went into lockdown at the break of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found outlets to make the most of their isolated experiences. For musicians, it was a matter of discovering new [...]
We Remember: Composer Beth Mehocic
Art can come in many different forms. An explorer and creator in nearly every one of these artistic pillars, Beth Mehocic carried a legacy in music, dance, education, visual art, and poetry that will live [...]
Wrapping up 2021 and Looking Ahead: December Production Recap
photo: Portland Symphony Orchestra. The new year is here, and while there’s ample opportunity and exciting projects to look forward to in the months ahead, we’d be remiss if we didn’t share stories from the [...]
Classical Holiday Playlist: 2021 additions
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with music? We’ve handpicked a selection of our holiday and winter tunes, from traditional Christmas carols to wintry piano performances [...]
Driving Traditions Forward: PARMA and Fundación Astor Piazzolla give back with Playing for Change Foundation
L’Ecole de Musique de Kirina students and teachers preparing to board their new van. Photo courtesy of Playing For Change Foundation. This past spring, a collaborative effort between PARMA and Fundación Astor Piazzolla for the [...]
Playlist: Sounds of Classical Guitar
Electric or acoustic, finger plucked and strummed with six strings or more, the guitar is for sure one of the most iconic vessels of musical creativity and sonic serenity, seen consistently in the hands of [...]
November Production Recap: Chamber Music, Posthumous Productions, and more
photo: PARMA Producer Brad Michel in the control room at AIR Studios Studio 1 in Hampstead, London Following in the footsteps of October’s jam-packed production schedule, PARMA traveled far and wide this month to collaborate [...]
We Remember: Composer Jacob E. Goodman
"Every one of our members has benefitted from his hard work and devotion, and by the example of his own creativity and inspiration." Hubert S. Howe, Executive Director of NYCC Today, we reflect on Jacob [...]
Fresh Fall Classical
For many, the word “fall” is synonymous with chilly temperatures, sitting by the fireplace under warm blankets with a cup of tea or cocoa, and the foliage transforming into vibrant shades. Here at PARMA’s headquarters [...]
Studio Journal: Joseph Summer on his Hamlet Opera Part 4
What elements does it take to produce a full fledged opera? A full cast and orchestra, a fitting venue, teamwide tenacity and ambition, and of course, a good night's sleep, to name a few. If [...]