Paraty

Paraty is a French classical-music record label established in 2007 by Brazilian harpsichordist Bruno Procopio. The label was initially created as a vehicle for Procopio's recording project devoted to Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard Partitas, BWV 825–830. Its early catalogue therefore centered on historically informed or period-oriented performances of major Baroque keyboard works, with Procopio performing on the harpsichord. The label's scope expanded beyond its founder's Bach project soon after launch. Paraty began supporting and releasing recordings by young instrumentalists based in France, including pianist Nicolas Stavy and pianist Ivan Ilić. This broadened its identity from a personal specialist imprint into a small classical label with a wider artist-development and repertoire remit. Its catalogue has included keyboard music by Bach and Claude Debussy, Romantic piano repertoire by Frédéric Chopin, and chamber music for viola da gamba and harpsichord. Among the releases associated with Paraty are Procopio's recordings of Bach's Partitas Nos. 5, 2, and 6; Nicolas Stavy's Chopin recital, featuring the Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor and the Polonaise-Fantaisie; recordings of Bach sonatas for viola da gamba and harpsichord by Emmanuelle Guigues and Bruno Procopio; and Ivan Ilić's recording of Debussy's complete Preludes for piano, Books 1 and 2. These projects place the label at the intersection of historically informed performance, canonical piano repertoire, and artist-led classical recording. Paraty's recordings received positive attention in the French classical press. Recognition cited for the label includes Le Monde de la Musique's Choc award, Mezzo television's Critics' Choice distinction, a four-star rating from Diapason, and a 9/10 rating from Classica. The label's physical and commercial distribution has extended beyond France through Intégral Distribution, with availability reported in several European markets as well as South Korea, Japan, and New Zealand. Publicly documented information about Paraty's corporate ownership, staffing, financial performance, headquarters, and later catalogue development is limited. The available reference material establishes the label's founding purpose, principal early artists, representative releases, critical reception, and international distribution, but does not provide enough evidence to identify a parent company, current executives, or detailed present-day operations.

Paraty was founded in 2007 by Brazilian harpsichordist Bruno Procopio. Its original purpose was closely tied to Procopio's plan to complete a recording survey of Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard Partitas, BWV 825–830. The label's first documented releases included Bach Partitas Nos. 5, 2, and 6, performed by Procopio on harpsichord. This initial focus gave Paraty a clear specialist profile rooted in Baroque keyboard repertoire and performer-led production. The label subsequently expanded its remit. Rather than remaining exclusively a platform for Procopio's own recordings, Paraty began supporting other young instrumentalists based in France. Its documented artist roster included pianist Nicolas Stavy and pianist Ivan Ilić. This development brought a broader range of repertoire into the catalogue, including Romantic piano music, modern French piano music, and chamber works involving historical instruments. One of the early expanded releases was Nicolas Stavy's Chopin recital, which included the Piano Sonata in B minor, Op. 58, and the Polonaise-Fantaisie. Another was a recording of Bach sonatas for viola da gamba and harpsichord, performed by Emmanuelle Guigues and Bruno Procopio. Ivan Ilić contributed a recording of Claude Debussy's Préludes for piano, Books 1 and 2. Together, these releases demonstrate a catalogue extending from Bach and historically oriented chamber music to Chopin and Debussy's piano repertoire. Paraty's recordings achieved notable critical visibility in France. The label was associated with a Choc award from Le Monde de la Musique, a Critics' Choice award from Mezzo television, a four-star assessment from Diapason, and a 9/10 rating from Classica. These distinctions helped establish the imprint's reputation beyond its small initial catalogue. Distribution was not limited to the French market. In France, Paraty recordings were distributed by Intégral Distribution. The catalogue was also reported as commercially available in Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the British Isles, Spain, Italy, Denmark, South Korea, Japan, and New Zealand. The available reference material does not document Paraty's corporate structure, later ownership, current leadership, financial position, or complete subsequent discography. Accordingly, the label's documented history is strongest for its founding period and early classical releases.

• 2008

  Paraty broadens its classical catalogue

  [1]Paraty (record label)en.wikipedia.org

  The label releases Bach sonatas for viola da gamba and harpsichord with Emmanuelle Guigues and Bruno Procopio, together with Ivan Ilić's recording of Debussy's Préludes, Books 1 and 2.

• 2007

  Paraty is founded

  [1]Paraty (record label)en.wikipedia.org

  Brazilian harpsichordist Bruno Procopio establishes Paraty as a record label, initially to support his recording survey of Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard Partitas.

• 2007

  Early Bach and Chopin releases appear

  [1]Paraty (record label)en.wikipedia.org

  The early catalogue includes Procopio's recordings of Bach Partitas Nos. 5, 2, and 6 and Nicolas Stavy's Chopin recital.

• International distribution is established

  [1]Paraty (record label)en.wikipedia.org

  Paraty recordings are distributed in France by Intégral Distribution and made commercially available across multiple European, Asian, and Oceanian markets.

A specialist classical record label built around carefully curated repertoire, emerging instrumentalists, and high-quality recordings of Baroque, Romantic, and modern classical works.

• Classical recording · 2007

  Bach Keyboard Partitas

  A foundational Paraty project featuring Bruno Procopio on harpsichord in Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard Partitas. The documented releases include Partitas Nos. 5, 2, and 6. The project was the original reason for establishing the label and reflects its early emphasis on Baroque repertoire and specialist instrumental performance.

• Solo piano recording · 2007

  A Chopin Recital

  A recital by pianist Nicolas Stavy featuring major Chopin works, including the Piano Sonata in B minor, Op. 58, and the Polonaise-Fantaisie. The release represents Paraty's expansion from its founder's Bach-focused work into a broader catalogue of piano repertoire and recordings by instrumentalists based in France.

• Baroque chamber recording · 2008

  Bach Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord

  A chamber recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's sonatas for viola da gamba and harpsichord, performed by Emmanuelle Guigues and Bruno Procopio. The release extends Paraty's Baroque focus beyond solo keyboard music and showcases collaboration between specialist instrumentalists.

• Solo piano recording · 2008

  Debussy Préludes, Books 1 and 2

  A recording by pianist Ivan Ilić of Claude Debussy's two books of Préludes. Its inclusion in the catalogue illustrates the label's move into twentieth-century French piano repertoire and its support for younger instrumentalists working in France.

• Expand beyond the founding Bach projectStrategy

  Background

  Paraty was initially created to enable Bruno Procopio's survey of Bach's keyboard Partitas.

  Action taken

  The label broadened its catalogue and began supporting pianists Nicolas Stavy and Ivan Ilić, adding Chopin, Debussy, and chamber repertoire to its documented releases.

  Aftermath

  The change positioned Paraty as a broader classical imprint rather than solely as a vehicle for its founder's recordings.

  Source

• Paraty receives recognition from the French classical press[1]Paraty (record label)en.wikipedia.org

  Other

  Paraty's recordings were reported to have received several forms of critical recognition, including Le Monde de la Musique's Choc award, Mezzo's Critics' Choice distinction, a four-star review from Diapason, and a 9/10 rating from Classica.

• Paraty expands its catalogue beyond Bruno Procopio's Bach project[1]Paraty (record label)en.wikipedia.org

  Other

  After beginning as a vehicle for Bruno Procopio's survey of Bach's keyboard Partitas, Paraty broadened its activities to support pianists Nicolas Stavy and Ivan Ilić and to release a wider range of classical repertoire.

1. 1Paraty (record label)en.wikipedia.org
2. 2Paraty official websiteparaty.fr