Classical Guitar: No. 378, Summer 2015

2015 Grammy Award-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux talks about his recent CD with harpist Yolanda Kondonassis, and about today’s guitar students.

The great Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo is the subject of a Spotlight section that looks at his famous Concierto de Aranjuez, and includes a fond remembrance of the maestro by guitar giant Angel Romero.

A Special Focus includes articles on three contemporary luthiers—Gioachino Giussani of Italy, Pete Beer of the UK, and the Pimentel family of the USA.

Also: An interview with Christopher Parkening about his long career and the International Guitar Competition that bears his name; the rise of female flamenco guitarists; Córdoba’s new F7 Paco guitar; reviews of classical guitar CDs, sheet music, and live performances; five wrist and hand stretches for guitarists; new products; and more.