Christopher Parkening
Christopher Parkening
Genres: classical guitar, guitar, Classical, acoustic, instrumental
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About Christopher Parkening
Christopher Parkening (born 14 December 1947) is an American classical guitarist. Parkening was born in Los Angeles, California, and pursued music in part because of his cousin Jack Marshall, a studio musician in the 1960s. Marshall first introduced Parkening to the recordings of Andrés Segovia when he was 11, and encouraged Parkening to begin his guitar studies with classical guitar. By the time he was 19, he had won a number of competitions and was touring and recording extensively. Parkening is recognized as heir to the legacy of Segovia, who said, "Christopher Parkening is a great artist—-he is one of the most brilliant guitarists in the world." Parkening has amassed a large discography on Angel/EMI Classics. He has been nominated twice for a Grammy Award. A notable recording is Parkening Plays Vivaldi featuring a selection of Baroque concertos, as well as the world premiere recording of Peter Warlock's Capriol Suite with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Christopher Parkening lives with his wife, Theresa, and son Luke in Southern California. Each summer he teaches master classes in Bozeman, Montana. He is a committed Christian, having appeared on the 700 Club, and regards performance as an expression of his faith. Parkening is also a world class fly fishing and casting champion who has won the International Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament (the “Wimbledon” of fly fishing) in the Florida Keys.
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Christopher Parkening — Top 30 songs of 34
| Artist | Song title | Like / Dislike | |
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| Christopher Parkening | Chaconne | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Empress of the Pagodas | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Recuerdos de la Alhambra | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Romance | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Rumores de la Caleta | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Englebert Humberdinck | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Sleepers, Awake Cantata 140 | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Guitar Concerto #1 in D -Ritmico e cavalleresco (3rd movement) | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Suite in D Major (from `Terpsichore`): Volte | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Passacaglia for lute | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Concerto in D Major, RV 93: Allegro | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Two Lute Renaissance Pieces | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Variations on a Theme of Mozart- Fernando Sor (1778-1839) | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Concerto In C Major/ Rv 425: Allegro | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Memories of the Alhambra (Recuerdos de la Alhambra) | ||
| Christopher Parkening | How Joyful Is My Heart | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Rumor De Copla-Moreno-Torroba | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Sor-Varitions On A Theme Of Mozart | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Hansel And Gretel: Evening Prayer (from Hansel and Gretel) | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Suite In D Major (From `Terpsichore`): Volte | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Concerto in D Major, RV 93: Largo | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Hymn Of Christian Joy | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Concerto in D, RV 93: Allegro Giusto | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken (Variations On The 'Austrian Hymn') | ||
| Christopher Parkening | RV 82 trio in C | ||
| Christopher Parkening | God Of Grace And God Of Glory | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Präludium (We Thank Thee, Lord, We Thank Thee) From Cantata 29 | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Praetorius-Suite | ||
| Christopher Parkening | Cantata #208 |