Albany Records has been a leading voice in classical music recordings for over three decades, joining the PARMA family of labels in spring 2024. Spanning thousands of releases with a focus on both time-honored classics [...]
Hot, hazy evenings, coastal breezes carrying cooling air tinged with the scent of sea salt — what could be better? Whether you’re on the water or traveling to imaginary coasts from the comfort of your [...]
GRAMMY®-winning production house PARMA Recordings announced today its acquisition of Albany Records. The classical label is welcomed as a new member of the PARMA family, with PARMA assuming responsibility for Albany operations and catalog administration. [...]
photo: Ulysses Quartet Intimacy, flexibility, and ample artistic potential. The historical significance of the string quartet lies in its role as a vehicle for musical innovation and expression. From its humble beginnings with Haydn to [...]
As we celebrate Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March, we’ve had the pleasure of recognizing both extraordinary talent and the broader triumphs against discrimination and exclusion in the pursuit of [...]
“One of my missions in life is making sure that my father's music is not forgotten and is always finding new ears,” says award-winning artist Chris Brubeck, son of legendary pianist and composer Dave Brubeck [...]
2023 marked PARMA’s 15th year in music, and while our quindecennial anniversary was a significant milestone, there were countless other occurrences and causes for celebration that made this year one to remember. Before we dive in, [...]
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and the gift of new holiday music awaits classical music lovers. From grand orchestral works to instrumental chamber pieces, festive animations, and intimate settings for [...]
2023 marks the 150th anniversary of Russian-American composer Sergei Rachmaninoff’s birthday. Lauded for his technical virtuosity behind the piano and impactful melodicism within his scores, it's no secret that Rachmaninoff ranks among many musicians’ highest [...]
There is something very special about the symbiosis of a great composer and talented performing musicians: many of the great moments in musical history were born of such collaborations. A new instance of this phenomenon approaches as the world premiere recording of Chick Corea’s Concerto for Trombone nears release.
