McCallum Theatre is pleased to present an evening with classical guitarist Christopher Parkening, joined by baritone Jubilant Sykes, for one performance on Wednesday, March 4, at 8:00pm. The performance of these two celebrated artists will range from Brazilian folk songs to American spirituals.
Christopher Parkening is one of the world's best-known classical guitar virtuosos, and is celebrated as heir to the legendary Andres Segovia. Parkening's combination of virtuosity, musicianship, and beautiful sound has captivated audiences worldwide. Parkening has been guest soloist with every major orchestra in the United States.
Other performance highlights include appearances at the National Gallery with Renee Fleming, Royal Albert Hall in London with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and with John Williams and the Boston Pops in a PBS broadcast.Parkening is the recipient of two Grammy nominations for Best Classical Recording for Parkening and the Guitar and The Pleasures of Their Company. In 2000, he released Elmer Bernstein's Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra with the London Symphony Orchestra, Elmer Bernstein conducting. In 1998, Christopher Parkening Celebrates Segovia was released, and in 1996, he and Kathleen Battle combined their talents for a Christmas album, Angels' Glory.
Other recordings include Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez and Fantasia para un gentilhombre, Five Bagatelles for Guitar and Orchestra; and Parkening Plays Vivaldi. In honor of Parkening's 25 years with Angel/EMI Classics, a two CD collection, The Great Recordings, was released. In 2007, a CD was released on which Mr. Parkening continued his collaboration with Jubilant Sykes, recording some favorites of the many pieces they have performed together.
Perhaps no vocalist of our time possesses a more exquisitely versatile instrument than baritone Jubilant Sykes. He brings a new dimension to the traditional career of the classically trained vocalist by drawing on gospel and jazz influences to deliver performances that often leave audiences and critics searching for new superlatives. His career has taken him to the Metropolitan Opera, the great music festivals of Europe and concert halls across the United States.
Jubilant Sykes has had the privilege of working with the world's finest conductors, symphonies and opera companies. His unique gifts have taken him from the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and London's Barbican Centre to the Apollo Theater, Hollywood Bowl, New Orleans Jazz Festival, and hundreds of other major venues around the world. Certainly none of Jubilant Sykes' artistic partnerships has been any more special than with the legendary Christopher Parkening. This combination to these two great artists became an international concert favorite, culminating with the release of the CD Jubilation for EMI. -- www.mccallumtheatre.com
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