New England spring weather has lived up to its predictable uncertainty. Between snow storms and bristling winds, we’ve managed to experience a few sunny days, glimpsing perhaps the beckoning of a pleasant summer haze in our near future. PARMA continues to move forward full speed ahead. Please take a look at what’s new with us. Check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest news.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chicago Arts Orchestra
PARMA Recordings is pleased to announce the signing of the critically-acclaimed Chicago Arts Orchestra to an exclusive representation and recording agreement. Under the baton of conductor and Artistic Director Javier Jose Mendoza, the Chicago Arts Orchestra (CAO) has earned an international reputation for bringing new attention to under-appreciated musical works. READ MORE

Ansonica Records and ABRAZO: THE HAVANA SESSIONS
For nearly 60 years, cultural and economic exchange between the United States and Cuba has been hindered and hobbled as a result of the U.S. embargo on trade and travel.  Influence from each has seeped through to both sides, but only with the restoration of diplomatic connections between the two countries in December 2014 did it become possible for real cooperation to occur. Read more on the Ansonica Website. Follow Ansonica Records on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news.

IN TIMES OF TORMENT NV6035 Yves Ramette     IN TIMES OF TORMENT, from the late composer Yves Ramette (1921-2012), displays major themes from almost every single musical era. Composed from 1941-1944 in Paris during the Nazi occupation, the album presents a unique perspective from Ramette, breaking away from the virtuosic piano works found in his previous albums to showcase varying chamber ensembles. Although his sonatas were written for the virtuosic violin and cello, the piano continues to be highlighted throughout his pieces, making it more than an accompaniment, but rather a featured instrument. READ MORE

LAUDATO SI NV6036 Eli Tamar Navona Records presents LAUDATO SI: IN THE SPIRIT OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, a tribute to the 13th century Italian friar and preacher. Beloved over the world for his charity, devotion to poverty, and delight in Creation, St. Francis portrays his love for the beautiful in his poetic writings. In this exquisitely crafted vocal-organ program soprano Charlene Canty, countertenor Andrey Nemzer, and organist Nicholas Will present a fresh musical take on the Franciscan poetic tradition with world premiere recordings of three contemporary settings of texts by (or attributed to) St. Francis written by the composer Eli Tamar. These works are complemented by a series of solos and duets from various settings of Stabat Mater from the Baroque period to the mid-twentieth century. READ MORE

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