As the pandemic reshaped many facets of musical entertainment, it became increasingly clear that new avenues must be paved to perform and enjoy live music. To make the most of a bad situation, new methods [...]
Following roughly 130 submissions from Black and Hispanic composers, five cello and piano works from a Fall 2021 call for scores have been selected to be included in a fully funded recording and release, made [...]
Spatial audio has long been a key component of visual and audible entertainment, most commonly used in movie theaters and immersive music setups for enhanced consumption. These days, spatial audio is becoming more accessible with [...]
PARMA entered 2021 with a sprawling landscape of possibility laid in front of us, with the goal of continuing to overcome the limitations of the pandemic and chase our persisting passion to make great music. [...]
We recently chatted with cellist Jean Hatmaker and soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg to discuss their collaborative work on their album MODERN MUSES: Contemporary Treasures for Soprano & Cello from Navona Records. The duo shares their insight into [...]
Composer Jasmine Barnes and pianist Yoko Greeney during an August 2021 recording session of Taking Names. photo: Christine Dong The world of classical music performance and production has historically lacked diversity in both its content [...]
“One of my favorite musical moments on this album was when the Army Field Band arrived at Skywalker Sound for the first day of tracking. We went through the intricate immersive surround setup, started into [...]
We recently caught up with American composer and pianist Jeffrey Jacob after his international sessions in the Czech Republic to learn about his experiences traveling for creative collaborations during the pandemic. Jacob, who made the trek [...]
We recently caught up with violinist and stream-of-consciousness composer Sarah Wallin Huff about her work on two recent albums, her methods of composing for different media, and how her creative passions blossomed despite some roadblocks during childhood.
While PARMA artists are consistently making great music and sharing it with the world, some are simultaneously connecting their creative musical endeavors with other elements of their careers.
