This is one of Parkening's best recordings. His tone is exceptionally warm and plays this piece with a very "pastoral" vibe, a great contrast to Bream's more aggressive take on this piece. If you like this you may also like my performance!
I think this is Parkening's best work- or maybe I just like it because it really is in the Spanish style. To me, very moving- he plays this whole album with passion and skill. Maybe passion is more evident here- whatever, I think he really nailed this album. And, it was quite a while ago- but it is one of my faves of all time- of any music.
from Jose, again......I humbly submit tis further comment on Mr. Parkening's play in the spirit of explication. I did not mean to imply that Mr. Parkening's interpretations are colorless or lacking in any way, I was simply offering an impression, a preference if you will. Chris Parkening is a great player, to be sure, but I like to listen to players who offer a different perspective sometimes, a subtle twist on what we have come to expect. Listen to Angel and Pepe Romero to see what I mean!
from Jose Sepulveda....My dear 5stringofFernandoSor; Surely you mean JOHN Williams and not Mason! Please tell me you do because although Mason Williams was entertaining and personable he does not come from the same universe as such titans as JOHN Williams and Julian Bream and Pepe Romero. No offense intended , but you should lay off the Classical Gas.
from Jose Sepulveda.....It really seems to me that Chris Parkening NEVER makes a mistake. I can certainly hear the Segovia influence in his playing but in some ways he is better (oh my goodness! Sacrelige!), at least to my ear. My only criticism of his playing is that he always seems to "play it safe", never daring totake a chance or create like Angel Romero does. But then Angel was , alas, never a student of Segovia's.
This is a beautiful and I've been practicing it for almost two years and the more I practice it, the more things I find to changed and paid close attention to. I still have not performed it since I don't think it's ready to perform it. Two more months and I'll upload it. Back to the point, Christopher Parkening makes sound so pleasing and romantic because he knows how to use the dolce and ponticelo in this piece. Great interpretation! Musicality!
Very very very nice!!! I considerably thought this performance to be splendid very much from old days. Not only there is not a mistake at all, the handling of that worked consideration is given each details for this performance. It is certain that this performance is proud of the prominent beauty, but it may be a problem where there is a capriccio. Anyway, this is the performance that is very high in artistry. This must be one of the best masterpieces of Capricho Arabe. (TS)
@5stringofFernandoSor I always thought Mason Williams had the sweetest guitar sound of anyone. He may not be a virtuoso technically, but his sound is the most graceful of anyone's.
@danjoeblue He'd only disagree because he doesn't think much of his own abilities, he's a very humble and gracious guy. I have told him that I think he has the best tone of anyone I've ever heard and he was self-deprecating about it.
This is fantastic interpretation of this difficult piece to play, it is Segovia tradition. HOWEVER, only in tradition, it is unique interpretation. Although, I admire this interpretation, my favorite is Segovia's . This one is extremely good, original and inspiring.
He is one of the most brilliant musicians ever to appear. His right hand technique is a thing of wonder. He brings out the composer's intent so well, you want to say his name in homage as you listen....Tarrega....Tarrega.. .:o))
What a Soft playing!
MrArdelco1970 1 month ago
This is one of Parkening's best recordings. His tone is exceptionally warm and plays this piece with a very "pastoral" vibe, a great contrast to Bream's more aggressive take on this piece. If you like this you may also like my performance!
MBledzephed 10 months ago
I think this is Parkening's best work- or maybe I just like it because it really is in the Spanish style. To me, very moving- he plays this whole album with passion and skill. Maybe passion is more evident here- whatever, I think he really nailed this album. And, it was quite a while ago- but it is one of my faves of all time- of any music.
Finko00 11 months ago 2
from Jose, again......I humbly submit tis further comment on Mr. Parkening's play in the spirit of explication. I did not mean to imply that Mr. Parkening's interpretations are colorless or lacking in any way, I was simply offering an impression, a preference if you will. Chris Parkening is a great player, to be sure, but I like to listen to players who offer a different perspective sometimes, a subtle twist on what we have come to expect. Listen to Angel and Pepe Romero to see what I mean!
Hermeterec 1 year ago
from Jose Sepulveda....My dear 5stringofFernandoSor; Surely you mean JOHN Williams and not Mason! Please tell me you do because although Mason Williams was entertaining and personable he does not come from the same universe as such titans as JOHN Williams and Julian Bream and Pepe Romero. No offense intended , but you should lay off the Classical Gas.
Hermeterec 1 year ago
from Jose Sepulveda.....It really seems to me that Chris Parkening NEVER makes a mistake. I can certainly hear the Segovia influence in his playing but in some ways he is better (oh my goodness! Sacrelige!), at least to my ear. My only criticism of his playing is that he always seems to "play it safe", never daring totake a chance or create like Angel Romero does. But then Angel was , alas, never a student of Segovia's.
Hermeterec 1 year ago
@Hermeterec Interesting commentary- thanks.
UTubist512 1 year ago
Great stuff...
utcaveman 1 year ago
Parkening is an excellent guitarists ,however this is a bit too sweet and sentimental for my taste but he can certainly play..
poupee58 1 year ago
@poupee58 shut up
ipoodaily 5 months ago
Hey Parkening...why do you omit the beautiful ornaments and slides?? played like a real wuss
poupee58 1 year ago
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Hey Parkening...why do you omit the beautiful ornaments and slides?? played like a real wess.
poupee58 1 year ago
a great guitarist, but not really a grateful version of this piece
oknarbtal 1 year ago
My favorite version.
uncjim 1 year ago
This is a beautiful and I've been practicing it for almost two years and the more I practice it, the more things I find to changed and paid close attention to. I still have not performed it since I don't think it's ready to perform it. Two more months and I'll upload it. Back to the point, Christopher Parkening makes sound so pleasing and romantic because he knows how to use the dolce and ponticelo in this piece. Great interpretation! Musicality!
panalher88 1 year ago
Very very very nice!!! I considerably thought this performance to be splendid very much from old days. Not only there is not a mistake at all, the handling of that worked consideration is given each details for this performance. It is certain that this performance is proud of the prominent beauty, but it may be a problem where there is a capriccio. Anyway, this is the performance that is very high in artistry. This must be one of the best masterpieces of Capricho Arabe. (TS)
kei19690113 1 year ago
Probably the finest classical guitarist since Segovia. Nobody can make a guitar sound as soft and sweet as Parkening.
5stringofFernandoSor 1 year ago 4
@5stringofFernandoSor I always thought Mason Williams had the sweetest guitar sound of anyone. He may not be a virtuoso technically, but his sound is the most graceful of anyone's.
berkelandmccarrell 1 year ago
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danjoeblue 1 year ago
@danjoeblue He'd only disagree because he doesn't think much of his own abilities, he's a very humble and gracious guy. I have told him that I think he has the best tone of anyone I've ever heard and he was self-deprecating about it.
berkelandmccarrell 1 year ago
Looks like Vigo Mortensen...this is something else! So personal...
weskoki 1 year ago
@weskoki
Ha! He does resemble him a bit. I never noticed it before but you are right
danjoeblue 1 year ago
This is fantastic interpretation of this difficult piece to play, it is Segovia tradition. HOWEVER, only in tradition, it is unique interpretation. Although, I admire this interpretation, my favorite is Segovia's . This one is extremely good, original and inspiring.
roccoprch1 1 year ago
Not even the father of the guitar (Tarrega) can play or would have played this piece (his own) as charming and elegantly as Mr. Parkening.
What a true joy it is to hear this man's rendition of this timeless masterpiece. Cheers.
Lydianshadow 1 year ago
@Lydianshadow
"father of the guitar" is a ridiculous term.
No such thing exists. The guitar evolved from the Lute and Oud.
Rexicano 1 year ago
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He is one of the most brilliant musicians ever to appear. His right hand technique is a thing of wonder. He brings out the composer's intent so well, you want to say his name in homage as you listen....Tarrega....Tarrega.. .:o))
Sejaynus 1 year ago 3
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