Sergei Gudelev Performs Sergio Assad's "Parati"

We're thrilled to share a new performance from Russian guitarist Sergei Gudelev, a welcome and recurring presence here at GSI. This time he turns to Brazilian composer and guitarist Sergio Assad with a one-take live recording of "Parati."

"Parati" is the final movement of Assad's celebrated cycle Divertimentos, a fast-paced, rhythmically intricate piece built on complex accentuation and infectious energy.

Sergei recorded this on his main guitar, a 2015 Vladimir Druzhinin with a cedar top. Vladimir Druzhinin guitars have been featured at GSI for many years now, including in Sergei's Moscow-recorded duo videos with domra player Victoria Aretinskaya. Beyond this performance, Sergei is known for championing the Russian guitar repertoire.

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