photo: Sean Clarke

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 the PARMA family of labels.

SONGS OF SEA AND STONE

“…this album is dazzling from beginning to end. Jeremy Reynolds’ warm tone, facile technique, and beautiful musicality send the listener on a journey like no other.”

The Clarinet Online on SONGS OF SEA AND STONE by Jenni Brandon and Jeremy Reynolds

AMERICAN WOMAN: HELEN CRANE

Cellist Juliana Soltis shares her journey to the rediscovery and revival of composer Helen Crane’s “An Elegy,” from its century-long stay in the Library of Congress to its release on Navona Records, in this article from The Strad.

A FLOWER FOR MY DAUGHTER

“Clarke’s vision is one rooted in harmonics, tonality and color, and it emits a very gripping intimacy.”

Take Effect on A FLOWER FOR MY DAUGHTER by Sean Clarke

THE SPECTRE'S BRIDE

“a well-planned, high-quality experience, paired with a superior sonic image… an easy recommendation.”

Earrelevant on THE SPECTRE’S BRIDE by Prague Philharmonia

ON THE HORIZON

“Pacific-inflected warmth, wave-like percussion and growing choral sonority create a sense of collective responsibility. Heartfelt.”

Classikon on Melissa Dunphy’s “The Beach” from ON THE HORIZON

SONATA FOR PIANO IN E MINOR

“…a relevant contribution both to the reception of Price and to the reconsideration of the 20th century piano repertoire.”

Sonograma Magazine on FLORENCE PRICE: SONATA FOR PIANO IN E MINOR by Clipper Erickson