PARMA Recordings specializes in the development and implementation of unique and immersive musical products and production solutions. In other words, we make music and we make it well. Please email us with inquiries.

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Companies
PARMA is the parent company of the Navona, Big Round, Ravello, and Capstone Records label imprints. Our work spans classical, jazz, rock, blues, family, film, custom audio, and more.

Navona, Big Round, Ravello, and Capstone logos

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Products
We believe in new and engaging sounds, careful presentation, and an interactive experience from all of our physical and digital products. PARMA has pioneered the use of Enhanced Content in our releases to bundle downloadable performance-ready scores and parts, 'making of' videos, photos, interviews, applications for mobile devices, and more. Exclusively distributed by Naxos.

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Clients
“PARMA’s projects are first-rate, sonically and visually, and the company is a pleasure to deal with - professional, focused, and adventuresome.”
(Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lewis Spratlan)

“[PARMA] is over the top with joy and enthusiasm for music and for what it can do and respect for the artists who do it. I think that’s the key element that separates PARMA... from other organizations.”
(Grammy Award-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman)

“I can't tell you how much I appreciate the red carpet treatment I had while I was in Boston. I highly recommend your service to anyone who is looking to have their music professionally recorded.”
(Composer Lee Actor)


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News

WINTER 2012 NEW RELEASES FROM OUR LABELS
New products from our labels and distributed exclusively by Naxos:


Lawrence Ball: Method Music METHOD MUSIC
Lawrence Ball
Navona Records (NV5860)

Double album of Ball's "Harmonic Maths" compositions based on Pete Townshend's "Lifehouse Method"
Coming January 2012



Alan Schmitz: Nineties Timeflow NINETIES TIMEFLOW
Alan Schmitz
Ravello Records (RR7821)

Digital revamp of the Capstone release of Schmitz's works for small chamber, all composed in the 1990s
Coming January 2012



Fine Music, Vol. III FINE MUSIC, VOL. III
Various Artists
Navona Records (NV5868)

Third release in the Navona Fine Music series, featuring a sampling and preview of the label's choicest tracks.
Coming January 2012



Polyhymnia POLYHYMNIA
Jonathan Little
Navona Records (NV5867)

Intricate, accessible, and decidedly modern works by British-Australian composer Jonathan Little.
Coming February 2012



The Conscious Sleepwalker THE CONSCIOUS SLEEPWALKER
Alejandro Rutty
Navona Records (NV5867)

Futuristic tango-infused works for sax quartet and orchestra, funded in part by the Aaron Copland Fund for Music.
Coming March 2012



La Bella Stella LA BELLA STELLA
Recess Music
Big Round Records (BR8921)

Fifth disc in Recess Music's critically acclaimed Celebrate Earth series of children's music.
Coming March 2012



Concerti For Strings And Percussion Orchestra CONCERTI FOR STRINGS AND PERCUSSION ORCHESTRA
McCormick Percussion Group
Ravello Records (RR7820)

Fourth Ravello release from the McCormick Percussion Group, stewards of percussion and its repertoire.
Coming March 2012






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