Playlist: Classically Halloween
It’s that time of year again: the sun is slipping into twilight more rapidly every day, evenings are getting chillier, and the forests are shedding their leaves before we head into the slumber of winter. [...]
Conversations With Composer Gregory W. Brown
We recently caught up with Gregory W. Brown, the composer of FALL AND DECLINE on Navona Records. Greg, who worked on the album with the esteemed vocal ensemble Variant 6, explores the connection between [...]
¡Clásica! Hispanic Heritage Month Playlist — 2021 Additions
53 years ago marked the first celebration of what is now known as Hispanic Heritage Month. Running from September 15 to October 15, around the independence day anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile, and Belize, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the “histories, cultures, and contributions” of Hispanic people and groups to the world. In celebration of Hispanic culture, we’re highlighting some of the artists with whom we’ve had the pleasure of working.
Class is in Session: Resources to elevate music programs
The back-to-school season is here, and educators and students alike are gearing up for another year of growth, newfound perspectives, and academic excellence. With the world around us constantly evolving, so are our classrooms and [...]
Studio Journal: Joseph Summer on his Hamlet Opera Part 2
by Joseph Summer, Composer “Heretofore I’ve never been to Bulgaria; but that’s not to say I’m unfamiliar with the country, its people and customs, its history, and its music,” said composer Joseph Summer in [...]
Playlist: Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day 2021
Did you know that July 31st is Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day? This week’s unusual holiday reminds instrument lovers to think outside the musical box and try something new. According to sources, Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day [...]
Composer Eleanor Alberga at Tanglewood Music Festival
The Tanglewood Music Festival has long been a summertime staple in the music world, a venue jam-packed with notable artists and performers and great music for its guests. This year, PARMA composer Eleanor Alberga is [...]
Cellist Thomas Mesa and PARMA Launch Equitable Recording Project With Sphinx MPower Grant
PARMA Recordings, long time collaborator cellist Thomas Mesa, and pianist Michelle Cann, were recently awarded a major Sphinx MPower grant to begin a multi-pronged project through a Sphinx Call for Scores. Together, the partners aim [...]
Playlist: Sounds of Summer – 2021 Additions
Hot, hazy evenings, coastal breezes carrying cooling air tinged with the scent of sea salt – what could be better? Whether you’re near the beach or traveling to imaginary coasts from the comfort of your [...]
Piazzolla Music Competition: Playing For Change Donation & Winners Announced
PARMA Recordings, on behalf of the Piazzolla Music Competition and Fundación Astor Piazzolla, is pleased to announce a donation of $10,000 to benefit the Playing For Change Foundation, realizing the competition's goal to support musicians [...]