Dedicated to Brazilian composer Francisco Mignone, this piece highlights the Afro-Brazilian rhythm Maracatu . It is characterized by intense polyrhythms and draws inspiration from Mignone’s Maracatu do Chico Rei . Nazarethiana

: A tribute to Ernesto Nazareth, the "father of Brazilian music". Villalobiana

are structured around Brazilian genres and composer "portraits". Strings By Mail Selected Studies & Their Influences

The 24 Studies act as an architectural blueprint for advanced modern guitar technique. They systematically target the physiological and mental limitations of the performer. 1. Left-Hand Agility and Stretch

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For the student who masters even six of these studies, the reward is immense. The right hand learns to dance; the left hand learns to sing; and the audience hears not a "study," but a story.

Assad’s career is a testament to his versatility. He has been the arranger for luminaries like Yo-Yo Ma, Gidon Kremer, and Dawn Upshaw, and has completed over 300 arrangements for various chamber music settings. His compositions have garnered two Latin Grammy Awards, solidifying his status as one of the most significant living composers for the guitar. His extensive catalogue includes standards of the repertoire like Aquarelle , chosen as the compulsory piece for the 2002 Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) Competition. As a composer, Assad has always sought to push the boundaries of the instrument, exploring its full textural and rhythmic potential, a pursuit that culminated in his magnum opus, the 24 Preludios Chopinianos .

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True to Assad’s style, these studies often feature multiple voices moving independently, requiring careful attention to balance and tone.

: An homage to Heitor Villa-Lobos, acknowledging his role in defining the modern guitar. Gnattaliana : Dedicated to Radamés Gnattali. Mignoniana : Inspired by Francisco Mignone and his work Maracatú do Chico Rei Structural Mirrors : Parallel to this set, Assad also composed the 24 Prelúdios Chopinianos