PARMA Recordings has acquired MSR Classics and its catalog of nearly 800 commercial releases.

Founded in 1998 by Robert LaPorta, MSR Classics becomes part of the GRAMMY Award–winning PARMA family of labels, with PARMA assuming responsibility for the label’s operations and catalog administration. The acquisition follows PARMA’s earlier purchase of Albany Records and brings the total number of releases administered by the company to nearly 4,000 across the MSR, Navona, Ravello, Big Round, Ansonica, and Albany labels.

“It is an honor to welcome MSR Classics into the PARMA family,” said PARMA CEO Bob Lord, per an official press release. “Robert’s long commitment to creating a culture of excellence and presenting high-quality, inspired classical music recordings to audiences worldwide aligns perfectly with our philosophy here at PARMA. We are proud to ensure that the label’s prestigious catalog continues to grow and reach new audiences.”

PARMA has updated and relaunched the MSR Classics website, preserving the label’s history while introducing newly built catalog pages and streamlined functionality. The next slate of MSR releases is scheduled to be announced in the coming months.

PARMA Recordings was founded in 2008 and produces and presents classical and contemporary music through multiple label imprints. The company has received eight GRAMMY nominations, with three wins, including the 2025 award for Best Choral Performance

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