Perhaps no guitarist has had such a profound impact on me as Christopher Parkening. I heard his rendition of “Jesu, Joy of man’s desire”, and was inspired to take up classical guitar studies at the Guitar Shop in Washington D.C.

I actually saw him perform at Towson College, and was privileged to shake his hand.

In addition to being one of the worlds foremost virtuoso guitarists, he is a man of profound and abiding faith, and an inspiration to me, much later, when I was searching for a faith that works.

By the way, he’s also a world class fly fisherman… a very interesting man.

Please enjoy:

Parkening Plays Bach – JESU, JOY OF MAN’S DESIRE

Christopher Parkening – FAIREST LORD JESUS