Based in Washington D.C., Russian-American guitarist Piotr Pakhomkin is one of the bright lights of the younger generation of classical musicians, a player of tremendous skill and sensitivity. A few months ago, we saluted his victory in the prestigious 5th Respighi International Soloist Competition, sponsored by the Chamber Orchestra of New York in conjunction with the city of Bologna, Italy. It’s one of the rare major contests that features musicians who play different instruments—his fellow finalists included two harpists and a pianist. Not … Continue reading Classical Guitar Sessions: Piotr Pakhomkin Plays Scarlatti, Villa-Lobos, and Paganini