Meng Su, instructor of guitar at SMCM is gold medal-winner of the 2015 Parkening International Guitar Competition

Meng Su, instructor of guitar at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, is the gold medal-winner of the 2015 Parkening International Guitar Competition, the world’s preeminent guitar competition.

Su took the gold medal with her rich interpretation of Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” at Pepperdine’s Smothers Theatre during the sold-out final round on Saturday, May 30. She received the Jack Marshall Prize of $30,000, the most prestigious title in classical guitar, in addition to her medal.