photo: Patrick Galvin and Jennifer Hou

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 and Albany Records.

EL CAMINANTE

“…the music is striking and inspired,”

Gramophone on EL CAMINANTE by Boston University Opera Institute

PEDACITO DE TIERRA

“Riveting… a multi-hued tapestry that meditates thoughtfully on issues of cultural identity.”

Textura on PEDACITO DE TIERRA by José Antonio Zayas Cabán

DEAR CAMILLA

DEAR CAMILLA‘s violinist Patrick Galvin and pianist Jennifer Hou give San Francisco Conservatory an inside look at their Navona Records album, along with their history as a duo and details on their upcoming Australia, England, and Ireland tours.

CONSTRAINTS/CREATIVITY

A highly creative effort that embraces hope, nature and strength,”

Take Effect on CONSTRAINTS/CREATIVITY by Kai-Young Chan

ANDALUSIAN LEGACY

“Russell performs material representative of the Andalusian folk tradition and brings its fiery passion to life with engaging treatments of compositions by Manuel De Falla, Fritz Kreisler, Pablo De Sarasate, and Joaquín Turina.”

Textura on ANDALUSIAN LEGACY by David Russell

MORE RIVERS

“Petrowska Quilico again proves just why her performances are resonating worldwide.”

Take Effect on MORE RIVERS by Christina Petrowska Quilico

DAWN, ALMOST DAWN

“Exciting and suspenseful, and naturally quite dark in its soundscape,”

Nieuwe Noten on DAWN, ALMOST DAWN by Toivo Tulev

THE DARKNESS OF FURY

“strong personal identity… volcanic energy,”

Textura on THE DARKNESS OF FURY by Reza Vali