Sergio Assad 24 Studies Work ((new)) Today

Similar to his 24 Preludios Chopinianos , where he mirrors Chopin's Op. 28 by using all major and minor keys, Assad uses these cycles to explore the guitar's harmonic limits while maintaining standard tuning where possible. Perspectives on the Work

Furthermore, the 24 Studies have become a staple in international competitions. They are frequently used as mandatory pieces because they allow judges to instantly assess a competitor’s technical foundation and their interpretative maturity. A player can execute the notes of a Sor study perfectly and still sound amateurish; with Assad, the music demands a "concert" level of engagement from the very first note. sergio assad 24 studies work