WORKS FOR CLASSICAL GUITAR
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Four Miniatures
Written for four distinguished classical guitarists: Cecilio Perera, Connie Sheu, Antonio Escobar & Alieksy Viana.
I. BLUES
II. LULLABY
III. A TIDE OF LIVING WATER
III. MI
I. BLUES
II. LULLABY
III. A TIDE OF LIVING WATER
III. MI
Bluezilian
"…An infectious confection of the phrases and rhythms of blues and jazz in amultiplicity of colours. Written for the LAGQ, it is a highly sophisticated mix of contemporary forms, — MusicWeb.com
A short piece for guitar quartet commissioned by the LA Guitar Quartet. One of Clarice’s most performed guitar works. It’s a fun and light work with a lot of spunk.
The Last Song
Originally written for piano, this work has now been arranged for over a dozen combinations of instruments and has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma, Kathy Stott and the Assad brothers on Sony Masterworks. This is the version by Ondrej Vesely, as played by guitarist David Russel.
" a loving instrumental that does ache." ALL MUSIC GUIDE
"Clarice Assad’s The Last Song, summed up the evening. That the audience didn’t seem to breathe until the final, hushed note of The Last Song had completely drifted away was magic indeed." CHICAGO CLASSICAL REVIEW
"The second encore, appropriately titled "The Last Song," was a lovely, long-phrased melody showcasing the steady shine of Ma's tone. Written by Sergio Assad's daughter Clarice, it was so spellbinding in this performance that rapt silence followed its final measure for nearly 10 seconds." — INDYSTAR
Danças Nativas
Commissioned by the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. Nominated for Best Contemporary Composition by the Latin Grammy in 2009.
“Vibrant, sometimes rock-explosive, album tracks that mix carnival with cool.” — BBC MUSIC
"Ms. Assad’s music is witty and cool, constantly inventive and always pleasing to the ear." —Glyn Pursglove, MusicWeb.com
Danza
Commissioned by the 4 Aces Guitar Quartet.
Luminescence
Commissioned by Quarteto Tocatta
Dusty Grooves
Commissioned by The Boston Guitar Society
Magnetic Trance
Commissioned by The New York Guitar Ensemble