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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
53 years ago marked the first celebration of what is now known as Hispanic Heritage Month. Running from September 15 to October 15, around the independence day anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile, and Belize, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the “histories, cultures, and contributions” of Hispanic people and groups to the world. In celebration of Hispanic culture, we’re highlighting some of the artists with whom we’ve had the pleasure of working.
The back-to-school season is here, and educators and students alike are gearing up for another year of growth, newfound perspectives, and academic excellence. With the world around us constantly evolving, so are our classrooms and [...]
