Christopher Parkening

His cousin Jack Marshall, a studio musician active in the 1960s, introduced Parkening to the recordings of Andrés Segovia when he was 11 and encouraged his classical guitar studies."[1][2] The Washington Post stated, Christopher Parkening is “the leading guitar virtuoso of our day, combining profound musical insight with complete technical mastery of his instrument.” At age 30, Parkening withdrew from public performances and recording seeking a respite from the demands of a professional career and a chance to pursue his hobby of flyfishing.During this period Parkening rarely played guitar choosing instead to focus his attention on his Montana ranch and trout stream.While visiting his Southern California home in winter, a neighbor invited Parkening to the Grace Community Church.Profoundly affected by this experience Parkening[3] returned to recording and performing with a renewed sense of purpose" to glorify God with his music.
Star in honor of Parkening, on the sidewalk outside the Ellen Theater in Bozeman, Montana
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