Christopher Parkening In The Classic Style [1968]

Angel Records S-36019

Christopher Parkening is celebrated as one of the world’s preeminent virtuosos of the classical guitar. The Washington Post called him “the leading guitar virtuoso of our day, combining profound musical insight with complete technical mastery of his instrument.” The New York Times described his playing as “so intelligent, sensitive and adept that one can forget everything but the music.” The Los Angeles Times stated that “Parkening is considered America’s reigning classical guitarist, carrying the torch of his mentor, the late Andrés Segovia.” The great Spanish guitarist Segovia himself proclaimed, “Christopher Parkening is a great artist—he is one of the most brilliant guitarists in the world.”

Tracklist:
01 Fugue From The Violin Sonata No. 1, BWV. 1001
02 Chaconne From The Violin Partita No. 2, BWV. 1004
03 Two Lute Pieces From The Renaissance: 1. "Bianco Fiore"
04 Two Lute Pieces From The Renaissance: 2. "Saltacello"
05 Preludio
06 Prelude From The Cello Suite No. 1, BWV. 1007
07 Courante From The Cello Suite No. 3, BWV. 1009
08 Prelude For The Lute, BWV. 999
09 Scherzino From "Cavatina"
10 Danza Pomposa From "Cavatina"