photo: Kristen Mather de Andrade

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, Ravello, Big Round, Ansonica, and MSR Classics.

MANY STREAMS, ONE RIVER (VOLUME ONE)

“This is an entertaining portrait album of a little-known composer who knows what he is doing.”

Gramophone on MANY STREAMS, ONE RIVER VOL. 1 by Gary Eskow

SEM FIM

“aesthetic: elegant but effervescent… SEM FIM strikes the perfect balance of technical intrigue and emotional honesty.”

Skope Magazine on SEM FIM by Kristen Mather de Andrade

MEDITATION AT DAWN

“a deep, energetic, and engaging work,”

OperaPlus on MEDITATION AT DAWN by Ivar Lunde Jr.

PIERCE PLAYS MICROTONAL MASTERPIECES

Infodad praised the “clear-headed and highly engaged performances” by pianist Joshua Pierce on PIERCE PLAYS MICROTONAL MASTERPIECES

THE ZAPPA HOUSE CONCERT

In their review of THE ZAPPA HOUSE CONCERT, The Arts Fuse praised the Meridian Arts Ensemble‘s reflection of Frank Zappa’s “exciting performance style” and “radical eclecticism.”

NIGHTFALLS AND MIDNIGHT REVELS

“Cohen and company present chamber ideas with strong attention to detail and much focus on saxophone.”

Take Effect on NIGHTFALLS AND MIDNIGHT REVELS by Paul Cohen

ALL IS MIRACLE

“Those looking for a fully rounded choral collection will fall in love with this wonderfully diverse collection.”

Review Graveyard on ALL IS MIRACLE by Transept