(1993) Mercador de Sonhos
For Two Guitars Program Notes by the composer I wrote “Mercador de Sonhos” originally for myself to perform on piano. Later, the piece was arranged by my father Sergio Assad, …
WORKS FOR GUITAR
(2001) Valsas do Rio
Commissioned by Byron Fogo & Robert Margo Program Notes by the composer Valsas do Rio (Waltzes of Rio) was my first commission, and the first major work for guitars, written while I …
(2004) Bluezilian
Commissioned by the LA Guitar Quartet Program Notes In 2005, Clarice received an invitation to write an encore for a rare occasion: her father and uncle Sergio and Odair Assad …
(2005) Brasileirinhas
Dedicated to the Eterna Duo Program Notes One of Assad’s earliest works, Brasileirinhas is a three movement suite for two guitars, that salutes other Brazilian classical guitar composers in approach and style. …
(2008) Danças Nativas
For Guitar Quartet. Commissioned by the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. Program Notes Danças Nativas is a collection of three pieces written for the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet for their recording project …
(2010) The Last Song
About The Last Song The Last Song was originally written for solo piano and recorded on Assad’s first Adventure Music release, “HOME.” Many versions of the piece were later re-imagined …
(2013-14) 4 Miniatures
First Call For Guitarists Series Program Notes In 2013-14, Clarice Assad launched the “Call For Guitarists Series”, a competition aimed for guitarists, in which the winner shall receive a special …
(2014) Magnetic Trance
For Guitar Orchestra Commissioned by the New York City Classical Guitar Society for the NYC Guitar Orchestra Program Notes Magnetic trance is a work that combines hints of minimalism with …
(2015) Luminescence
For Guitar Quartet | Commissioned by the Quarteto Toccata Duration: 5:16 Program Notes Luminescence is a work dedicated to two legendary figures in Brazilian alternative music, singer-songwriters Luhli and Lucina. They …
(2015) Danza
Commissioned by the 4 Aces Guitar Quartet About this piece A dynamic work for guitar quartet, featuring extended guitar techniques, vocal, body and mouth percussion, while blending dance-like rhythmic intensity …