Christopher Parkening
Christopher Parkening
Christopher Parkeningis an American classical guitarist. He holds the Chair of Classical Guitar at Pepperdine University under the title Distinguished Professor of Music...
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It was a great privilege to study with him and I have felt he's the greatest for four reasons: one, he had great technique; two, he had a uniquely beautiful sound; three, his musicianship was remarkable such feeling and passion; and four, he had the ability to communicate all of this to the public, from which he had wonderful support.
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Segovia was my musical inspiration while growing up, and he singlehandedly brought the guitar to the position of a major classical instrument,