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Julian Bream

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Julian Bream (Julian Alexander Bream) , 1933-, English guitarist and lutenist. Bream was first taught guitar by his father and studied piano and cello at the Royal College of Music. He made his debut at the age of 12. An outstanding performer, Bream has a repertory ranging from Dowland to Henze. Many compositions have been written for him. Author not available, BREAM, JULIAN. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Bream, Julian Alexander
Bream, Julian Alexander (1933– ) English guitarist and lutenist. He studied at the Royal College of Music (1945–48). An... Read more

Bream, Julian (Alexander)
Bream, Julian (Alexander) ( b London, 1933). Eng. guitarist and lutenist. Début Cheltenham 1947, London 1950. Has ed. and transcr. much early mus. for both his instrs. Britten, Walton, Henze, and Tippett have comp. works for him. OBE 1964. CBE 1985. Read more

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