Christopher Parkening & Jubilant Sykes

“The treasures of Sykes’ voice and Parkening’s guitar were at once mystifying and marvelous.” -The Sacramento Bee

World renowned guitarist Christopher Parkening and baritone Jubilant Sykes return to open the Artist Series with an exciting program of music from American, Latin American, and Spanish traditions. These two remarkable artists flawlessly pair their talents to present an evening of music by beloved composers including Aaron Copland, Joaquin Rodrigo, and Astor Piazolla.

Preconcert:
Performance by College of Music guitar students, 6:45 p.m., Macky Terrace

Program Includes Music By:
Gaspar Sanz
Leo Brouwer
Astor Piazolla
Joaquin Rodrigo
Federico Moreno Torroba
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Isaac Albeniz
Carlos Gustavino
Francisco de la Torre
Aaron Copland
Thomas Geoghegan
Stanley Myers
Carlo Domeniconi
and Traditional Spirituals