Julian Bream Last Interview ( with John Williams )

[@codonauta]

Julian Bream was a master of timbre, of the tone color on the guitar, I don´t know any other classical guitarrist who dealt at level of him in this issue, the quality of sound, it was magical.

[@tedcabana]

Julian Bream was the first guitarist I ever saw live, at Mechanics Hall in Worcester mass, probably in 78 or 79. I met him back stage, shook his hand and he signed my concert program, which I still have today. He was my first guitar inspiration, and one of the best that I can ever remember. May his legend live a thousand years, as will his master, Andreas Segovia. May you all live forever in Guitar heaven. And may you continue to inspire me for the rest of my life.

[@BlackWhirlies]

The absolute master of the guitar. No one comes close. And what a pleasure to see Malcolm Arnold too.

[@lunarlight3131]

completely agree so many new guitar players are really over looking the master here especially with this new generation coming out

[@NDNdivergent]

@@lunarlight3131 yea its that way with cellists too. The sound of the cello has changed, in favour of more agile playing from a powerful sound with players like Rostropovich, or Tortellier. I play guitar as well, and they also seem to be sacrificing power for agility but I do like the new players tho.

[@lunarlight3131]

@@NDNdivergent what's your personal opinion of this new "style" upcoming? i mean can't there be a happy medium of sacrificing power for agility at certain points in a piece and then bringing force and rest strokes when needed. seems like a no brainer

[@StephiSensei26]

Due to a severe knee injury, my career as a dancer was cut short, but music in general and the guitar in particular, was still a big part of it. Julian Bream was my inspiration. However, whenever, I'd get discouraged, because of lack of talent and technique, I'd say to myself, "Well, how many pirouettes can Julian Bream do?", and then I'd get back to practicing. He was my inspiration and still is. (Segovia is good too.) PS: I had the extreme pleasure to meet him after a performance, one rainy evening in Copenhagen, for which he apologized for his poor playing (He had a terrible cold.). He was a fine gentleman and had a good heart. I think of him often. Thank you Julian.

[@guitargod6997]

Julian Bream was perhaps the greatest guitarist of the twentieth century. I had the honor of seeing him perform live three times superbly.

[@danielmassey3732]

This is absolute magic. Well done for keeping the memory alive.

[@Yuriy21]

Blessed memory to the great musician and guitarist!

[@dubchile]

Old School. The 'Stirling Moss' of our Guitar world. "Bloody marvellous!" Yes indeed, RIP 'JB' 💜💜💜

[@chill1992ful]

What do you mean by OLD SCHOOL

[@patrickcon1]

Genius and humility! A perfect gentleman!

[@sitarnut]

Started university in 1962 and the second LP my friend put on the turntable was Julian's "Elizabethan Lute Music"... that was my introduction to the world of Classical music.. a very great day for a young person - still listening to that record and still playing guitar. I'm 77 now, and have heard and seen just about all of the famous guitarists. To me Julian was head and shoulders above the other lads. His articulation, off the charts technique and tone alone speaks for itself.

[@guitargod6997]

Back in the days of vinyl recordings Bream was well represented playing his lutes in his own fashion. Still have his recordings on vinyl and CD. He also edited many musical transcriptions for guitar of guitar and lute music.

[@malcolmabram2957]

Thank you for posting. I enjoy classical guitar repertoire. but the recordings of Julian Bream are such, where one can hear the actual strings being plucked. Is this just me, the way he has been recorded, or the magic of this man?

[@legoyoda6794]

Not just you.

[@cagatayguitar]

This is absolutley amazing video. Thanks for sharing.

[@robinterkzer8128]

The inimitable Julian Bream ; he is in the Pantheon of the all-time greats ! xxxxxxx

[@corstiaanbrussaard7415]

I'm following this men and his feeling for classic guitar all ready for years,he's my inspiration when I paint in loneliness. His Bach fascinations and Spanish influences are increase. Corstiaan

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Thank you Julian .

[@leonardopalacios]

Beatifull interview, Thanks . Maestro Julian Bream was simply one genius of the guitar.

[@davidcarlin3850]

One of my favorite guitarists of all time. RIP Julian. Remarkable talent and played with so much emotion.

[@ReliSuyskens]

Wonderful man, showing any moment of his life music to be such deep pleasure.

[@lucarinaldovillani63]

The greatest, on stage and beyond...fresh balm the english humour!

[@ricardolemus5937]

It's a pity that the interview is not complete. I wonder if it is lost forever :( It is amazing to see some of the people who had a close encounter with him. I love that John Williams could be there and watched both men hug together: the two greatest guitarists (besides the great Segovia) of the twentieth century! Thanks a lot for the upload Daniele Magli.

[@Ana_crusis]

this isn't an Interview. It's a TV programme (and I don't know where John Williams comes in?)

[@JonCrowe]

It was "This Is Your Life" , A UK TV programme aired in 1997. I initally uploaded this as I know the old farmers (Jack Hughes) granddaughter. She gave me a VHS cassette. I recorded it and uploaded it 8 months ago. I do not mind by the way! Glad it is being aired to as many people as possible.

[@ricardolemus5937]

@@JonCrowe if it is possible for you to upload the whole tv show, many of us will be grateful.

[@JonCrowe]

@@ricardolemus5937 I am afraid it is all that was on the VHS cassette tape, frustrating. I did check and there is only 1 minute missing apparently.

[@rjlchristie]

@@JonCrowe It's generous of you not to mind but it's actually quite disrespectful of the pirates who won't credit nor cite sources, often for their own commercial gain.. This particular channel does it all the time.

[@davidrenda]

Ancora complimenti per la capacità il gusto e la competenza di raccogliere documenti così interessanti e preziosi, grazie.

[@billvolpicellifilms4433]

HE IS THE BEST...THE GREATEST.

[@qweasd60]

the GREATEST - this was Muhammad Ali 😀

[@Todzuum]

It really is incredible that you acquire all these videos and audio on your channel.

[@JonCrowe]

It appears he takes them off other channels and reuploads them. I initally uploaded this. I do not mind by the way!

[@dgw1970]

I play the guitar.. And I was born on 15th July.. Alas my playing cannot be compared (at all)

[@juankaloobe]

Maestro de maestros, DIOS lo tenga en su gloria, que emociónante ver a Julian Bream y John Williams juntos. ❤️❤️

[@joseherrera2017]

Un gran virtuoso de la guitarra el maestro J. Bream . Y J. Williams una buena escuela buen ejemplo para la juventud muchas gracias

[@carlomagnogs47]

Grandes, Bream y Williams, motivacion de la guitarra.

[@edgarchen360]

Very much lovely interview. Mr. Bream is no doubt the greatest guitarist-musician after Segovia.

[@chrrev1]

No. Bream was good but nowhere near Segovia. John Williams for one is technically vastly superior.

[@danielsweeting1407]

@@chrrev1 Absolute utter nonsense! Neither Segovia or Williams could play anywhere near as well. I've played for 40 years and seen and heard no end of professionals. Bream was entirely in a class of his own.

[@chrrev1]

@@danielsweeting1407 rubbish.

[@plutogamstrumframe]

He was amazing , I lived near his house , and the church yard where his grave is

[@dcglover4428]

R.I.P Great Master

[@mahomaho7489]

My god. He is not old too much.. not old even. How sad he has gone.

[@wandersonribeiro5321]

Gênio. Lendário Julian.

[@EmanuelJaime]

Bream 4ever 👐🏻

[@kpkang2072]

I've been playing classical guitar for more than 3 decades. Absolutely Julian has inspired me with the beauty of classical guitar music when I was a young guy. BTW, even this video looks quite old.. when it's been recorded?

[@hamir6929]

Para mi los dos mejores de la guitarra Clásica

[@mattbod]

Definitely not the last interview he have lol. This is a “This is your Life” from the 1990s. Just read “Julian Bream: Life on the Road” it’s very funny he was quite a character as well as a great player

[@RobertoMartinez-kv5tp]

Magnífico material sobre el Inmenso Julian Bream. El más grande guitarrista que el mundo ha visto.

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

Wish we could see more live clips and even a full live concert. Julian missed an amazing character

[@maurozep]

Some person shouldn' t die ...NEVER

[@walter8065]

Genios!!!

[@0xxhell_destrierxx9]

What year was that ?

[@wadedixon6595]

This is not his last interview.

[@DougHinVA]

so why does the inset photo of him show a missing front tooth? He could have stopped the photo or had a nice front upper tooth installed by a dentist... he had plenty of cash!