Julian bream lute

JULIAN BREAM CBE(15th July 1933 – 14th August 2020)

Following an official debut in Cheltenham in 1947, at the age of 13, Julian was soon acknowledged as one of the most remarkable artists of the post-war era.

By his 16th birthday, he had taken part in dozens of BBC broadcasts, recitals, and film sessions, and, fascinated by the lute and its culture, had begun researching the Elizabethan repertoire.

In November 1951, he made a triumphant debut at the Wigmore Hall, London and, some months later, his first appearance at the Aldeburgh Festival.

After studies at the Royal College of Music, and National Service with the Army, Julian’s career pursued its meteoric path. Before long he fulfilled regular engagements on all five continents, including annual tours of the USA and Europe, as well as a busy winter schedule throughout the British Isles.

His solo guitar recitals presented an immense variety of compositions including transcriptions from the 17th century onwards.

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