photo: Monica Houghton

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 Records.

A BREATH OF AIR

“A clear reflection of true nobility and musicality.”

Sonograma on A BREATH OF AIR by Monica Houghton.

OCEAN CALLING

“A glowing plea for our planet.”

Thea Derks on OCEAN CALLING by Meira Warshauer.

TIME IS THE SEA WE SWIM IN

“Six pieces exhibiting a remarkably wide breadth of styles.”

Gramophone on TIME IS THE SEA WE SWIM IN by Debra Kaye.

CONVERGENCE

“Radtke’s compelling playing, the varying compositional palettes and diverse accompaniments made for an engaging listening experience throughout.”

The Whole Note on CONVERGENCE by Heidi Radtke.

COMME BON LUI SEMBLE

“The New Brunswick-based composer and violinist is an expert at writing diaphanous melodies using ghostly extended techniques.”

Musicworks on COMME BON LUI SEMBLE by Sophie Dupuis.

PROTEST

“Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1, by Myroslav Skoryk, uses the violin and piano together for a precise and cinematic quality that’s as thought provoking as it is eloquent.”

Take Effect Reviews on PROTEST by Myroslava Khomik.

VOICES OF EARTH AND AIR VOL V

“A listen that spans balladry to choral arrangements and can even soar with bursts of triumphant songwriting, each track here radiates in its own light.”

Take Effect Reviews on VOICES OF EARTH AND AIR VOL V.