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Christopher Parkening is an American classical guitarist celebrated for his technical brilliance and lyrical musicianship. Born in Los Angeles, he discovered the recordings of Andrés Segovia at 11 through his cousin, studio musician Jack Marshall, and by 19 was touring and recording professionally. Segovia himself praised him as one of the world's most brilliant guitarists. Parkening has built a long discography for Angel and EMI Classics and has earned two Grammy nominations. His catalog includes A Bach Celebration (1984), Parkening Plays Bach (1985), the hymn collection Simple Gifts (1986), Pleasures of Their Company (1986), Virtuoso Duets With David Brandon (1990), A Tribute to Segovia (1991), a 1993 recording of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, Christopher Parkening Plays Vivaldi (1994), Angels' Glory (1996), Concerto for Guitar (2000) and Jubilation a musical journey through Brazil, Spain and the Americas (2007). At Pepperdine University he is Distinguished Professor of Music and leads the classical guitar program, and his autobiography Grace Like a River appeared in 2006. Parkening brings virtuosity, warmth and deep faith to the concert stage.
- Genres: classical and classical style
- Born in Los Angeles
- Category: Musician
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- Released the album A Bach Celebration
- Released the album Parkening Plays Bach
- Released the album Pleasures of Their Company
- Released the album Simple Gifts
- Released the album Virtuoso Duets With David Brandon
- Released the album A Tribute to Segovia
- Released the album Concierto de Aranjuez / Fantasia para un gentihombre / Five Bagatelles for Guitar and Orchestra
- Released the album Christopher Parkening Plays Vivaldi
- Released the album Angels' Glory
- Released the album Concerto for Guitar
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