2021: A Year in Review
PARMA entered 2021 with a sprawling landscape of possibility laid in front of us, with the goal of continuing to overcome the limitations of the pandemic and chase our persisting passion to make great music. ...
Conversations with Soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg and Cellist Jean Hatmaker
We recently chatted with cellist Jean Hatmaker and soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg to discuss their collaborative work on their album MODERN MUSES: Contemporary Treasures for Soprano & Cello from Navona Records. The duo shares their insight into ...
PARMA partners with All Classical Portland for Recording Inclusivity Initiative
Composer Jasmine Barnes and pianist Yoko Greeney during an August 2021 recording session of Taking Names. photo: Christine Dong The world of classical music performance and production has historically lacked diversity in both its content ...
U.S. Army Field Band’s SOUNDTRACK OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER nominated in 63rd GRAMMY Awards
“One of my favorite musical moments on this album was when the Army Field Band arrived at Skywalker Sound for the first day of tracking. We went through the intricate immersive surround setup, started into ...
Navigating International Productions: Conversation with Composer Jeffrey Jacob
We recently caught up with American composer and pianist Jeffrey Jacob after his international sessions in the Czech Republic to learn about his experiences traveling for creative collaborations during the pandemic. Jacob, who made the trek ...
Conversations with Sarah Wallin Huff
We recently caught up with violinist and stream-of-consciousness composer Sarah Wallin Huff about her work on two recent albums, her methods of composing for different media, and how her creative passions blossomed despite some roadblocks during childhood.
Bridging the gap: Artists’ Careers in Academia
While PARMA artists are consistently making great music and sharing it with the world, some are simultaneously connecting their creative musical endeavors with other elements of their careers.
Conversations with Pianist Dmitry Ishkhanov
We recently caught up with Dmitry Ishkhanov, discussing VIRTUOSO, his new album of Chopin works, family dynamics growing up in a household of non-musicians, and his return to Carnegie Hall this December. Ishkhanov, who ...
Playlist: Classically Halloween – 2021 Additions
It’s that time of year again: the sun is slipping into twilight more rapidly every day, evenings are getting chillier, and the forests are shedding their leaves before we head into the slumber of winter. ...
Conversations With Composer Gregory W. Brown
We recently caught up with Gregory W. Brown, the composer of FALL AND DECLINE on Navona Records. Greg, who worked on the album with the esteemed vocal ensemble Variant 6, explores the connection between ...