by Joseph Summer, Composer “Heretofore I’ve never been to Bulgaria; but that’s not to say I’m unfamiliar with the country, its people and customs, its history, and its music,” said composer Joseph Summer in [...]
Did you know that July 31st is Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day? This week’s unusual holiday reminds instrument lovers to think outside the musical box and try something new. According to sources, Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day [...]
The Tanglewood Music Festival has long been a summertime staple in the music world, a venue jam-packed with notable artists and performers and great music for its guests. This year, PARMA composer Eleanor Alberga is [...]
PARMA Recordings, long time collaborator cellist Thomas Mesa, and pianist Michelle Cann, were recently awarded a major Sphinx MPower grant to begin a multi-pronged project through a Sphinx Call for Scores. Together, the partners aim [...]
Hot, hazy evenings, coastal breezes carrying cooling air tinged with the scent of sea salt – what could be better? Whether you’re near the beach or traveling to imaginary coasts from the comfort of your [...]
PARMA Recordings, on behalf of the Piazzolla Music Competition and Fundación Astor Piazzolla, is pleased to announce a donation of $10,000 to benefit the Playing For Change Foundation, realizing the competition's goal to support musicians [...]
Since its launch in March 2020, the PARMA Live Stage has streamed nearly 50 concerts for artists to present their craft in an age of social distancing. A myriad of piano concertos, symphonies, string quartets, [...]
Pal Žiga, Concertmaster of the Subotica Philharmonic PARMA is pleased to announce the winner of our January Call for Scores. With thoughtful input from the soloist, Concertmaster of the Subotica Philharmonic Pal Žiga, the selection [...]
Music has long been a medium for activism and the efforts of Earth Day are no exception. In honor of Earth Day we have added a selection of pieces to this special playlist from our [...]
In a stark contrast to the sudden halt of operations last March, this month has been filled with exciting collaborations and recording sessions across the globe. From sessions spanning Europe, to the recording of a piano [...]
