Christopher Parkening
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(November 08, 2007) Christopher Parkening is celebrated as one of the world’s preeminent virtuosos of the classical guitar. For more than a quarter century, his concerts and recordings have received the highest worldwide acclaim. The Washington Post cited his stature as “the leading guitar virtuoso of our day, combining profound musical insight with complete technical mastery of his instrument.” Parkening is recognized as heir to the legacy of the great Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia, who proclaimed that “Christopher Parkening is a great artist – he is one of the most brilliant guitarists in the world.” Click HERE to listen to a recent Maestro interview with Christopher Parkening in THE AUDIO ARCHIVE.
Yo-Yo Ma
(November 08, 2007) Yo-Yo Ma's multi-faceted career is testament to his continual search for new ways to communicate with audiences, and to his personal desire for artistic growth and renewal. Whether performing new or familiar works from the cello repertoire, coming together with colleagues for chamber music or exploring cultures and musical forms outside the Western classical tradition, Mr. Ma strives to find connections that stimulate the imagination. Watch this space for a chance to listen to a Maestro exclusive interview with Yo-Yo Ma coming soon.
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(November 08, 2007) Chamber music has always played an important part in Lisa's schedule, with invitations from festivals such as Edinburgh, Aldeburgh, Marlboro, Tanglewood, Saratoga, Schleswig Holstein, Schubertiade and Kuhmo. Meanwhile, Lisa's commitment to new music is evidenced by two world premieres during 2006: a double concerto for violin, oboe and chamber orchestra by Nicholas Bacri, with the Munich Chamber Orchestra for Alte Opera Frankfurt and with Tapiola Sinfonietta; and Magnus Lindberg's violin concerto for Mostly Mozart New York. Lisa recently visited the Maestro studios. the interview is coming soon.
