Julian Bream

English classical guitarist and lutenist

Julian Alexander Bream (15 July 1933 – 14 August 2020) was an English classical guitarist and lutenist. Regarded as one of the most distinguished classical guitarists of the 20th century, he played a significant role in improving the public perception of the classical guitar as a respectable instrument. Over the course of a career that spanned more than half a century, Bream also helped revive interest in the lute.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • Concerto for Lute and Harp in B-flat major, op. 4 no. 6: I. Allegro
  • Concerto for Lute and Harp in B-flat major, op. 4 no. 6: II. Larghetto
  • Concerto for Lute and Harp in B-flat major, op. 4 no. 6: III. Allegro moderato
  • Quintet no. 4 for Guitar and Strings in D major, G. 448: Introduction and Fandango