photo: Po Sim Head

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 Ansonica Records.

CHORINHO

“Rossi plays the music of Brazil with intensity of feeling and smooth elegance.”

All About The Arts on CHORINHO by Georgina Isabel Rossi and Silvie Cheng

BETWEEN THE ANDES AND THE AMAZON

“An interesting, absorbing, and generous album… colorful and thoughtful performance.”

Interlude on BETWEEN THE ANDES AND THE AMAZON by Po Sim Head

A PHOENIX RISING

“Walters navigates with stunning bravado.”

OperaWire on A PHOENIX RISING by Brian Smith Walters

MONTÉCLAIR: CONCERTS FOR FLUTE AND CONTINUO

“The Opus Project conveys the kaleidoscopic variety of these pieces with joy and vigor.”

CD Hotlist on MONTÉCLAIR: CONCERTS FOR FLUTE & CONTINUO by The Opus Project

CHAMBER WORKS FOR VIOLA

“Spirited,” “playful,” and “intensely introspective.”

Textura on Sonata No. 2 from David Jaeger’s CHAMBER WORKS FOR VIOLA

TRIOS AND SONATINAS

“Brown continues to impress us with his diverse and distinct vision.”

Take Effect on TRIOS & SONATINAS by Richard E Brown

SPRUCE RITUAL

“Within this captivating musical journey, Balmer assembles a remarkable ensemble of accomplished musicians.”

World Music Central on SPRUCE RITUAL from Lucian Kano Balmer