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International Classical Guitar Virtuoso Joins Pepperdine's Music Faculty

One of the world's most widely known and acclaimed classical guitarists, Christopher Parkening has been named Distinguished Professor and Christopher Parkening Chair in Music of Pepperdine University. 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 technicalmastery 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."

Parkening, who began teaching in the Fine Arts Division in the fall of 2002, said his decision to join Pepperdine's full-time faculty was greatly influenced by the university's commitment to the Christian faith. The Fine Arts Division welcomes Mr. Parkening and looks forward to having him as one of our music faculty.

Visit Mr. Parkening's Web site for more information.  Master class information.

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