Julian Bream - J.S Bach-Violin Sonata fugue

[@sarahwillocks6317]

It doesn't get any better than this I'm sure. Rest in peace dear Julian!

[@edikkadyrov8728]

@@anish10242 wow! nice story!

[@susannestechow1009]

He is died?

[@dontbothertoreply9755]

Narciso Yepes for me, the sound is a lot more sweet and makes more sense to me for this type of lute music, I think I will buy a 10 string guitar to be honest.

[@joex24b]

@@dontbothertoreply9755 Fair. Certainly different per Yepes genius. Isn't it great we are all different and inside great music resides all these possibilities.

[@joex24b]

@@dontbothertoreply9755 Yes, his guitar (played by him) is superb.

[@stilleman]

Classical guitar playing doesn't get any better than this. A fantastic performance by a truly great musician.

[@calebcantshred]

this video proves why Classical guitar is undoubtedly the hardest style of guitar to master. there's no walls of distortion, or effects to hide behind. it's you, your guitar, and absolutely gorgeous music, which comes from even more gorgeous playing. JS Bream is a God.

[@viktorkoning1442]

An absolute master has left his stage for good today. May he rest in piece with Segovia and Diaz.

[@anish10242]

It's very sad to hear about his demise, I didn't know about this news until I read this comment. Julian came to chennai, a city in South India long back, probably 40 to 50 years back and my mum's friend's father Philip was completely moved by his performance. Later that night after the show, Philip went to the back stage and waited for a long time to speak to him whilst everyone else was getting his autograph. He told his fans that he's tired and he's going to go back and requested his fans to leave the back stage. But Philip was standing there and nodded "no" that he won't leave, and Julian asked "what do you mean you can't leave?" to which Philip replied "I want to know what guitar you were playing and I want to learn that ( Philip must've been in his early 40s or late 30s and was already playing the acoustic and electric guitar and classical guitar wasn't known in chennai back then) Julian asked Philip whether he can play the guitar and Philip played for couple of minutes. Julian told him this "always remember, to become a great musician you need to learn the theory of music, you get that right and you'll master the instrument". The next day Philip rode on his cycle and got his first book from a second hand book market. Ever since then, he had been learning theory and collecting books wherever he travelled. Philip played in lot of movies and became a great hit and a legend in the South Indian tamil film industry. Big names like ilayaraja and many more took notes from him. He's 86 now and he always tells me that it was Julian bream who inspired him to play the classical guitar. I don't know if he knows the news about Julian's demise, hopefully he takes up the guitar and starts to play again. RIP Julian.

[@Gminor7]

Bream the Magnificent. Tone, dynamics, articulation, voice separation, rhythmic flow, melodic phrasing, and color, color, color! Many thank yous.

[@JonDunnmusician]

Yes and yes

[@TH-2024-SP]

You summed it up perfectly.

[@davidmoralessantiago]

Today I woke up with the notice that he passed away. I'm truly sadned. Bream gave me complete moments of happiness and joy. He always live in the music and in the guitar

[@JChangPianist]

Guitar, I feel, is one of the most perfect instruments to play Bach. Bach requires almost a kind of modesty when your playing, nothing overdone, nothing underdone, everything just right in its place and logically beautiful. And that is extremely hard to do, but classical guitar has a unique sound that kind of clicks with the style of Bach that demands such concentrated sound. This man does a wonderful job to do justice to this great piece.

[@scriabinist434]

Deeply saddened by his passing, but grateful for the amazing legacy he has left for all of us. Rest in peace, Maestro Bream.

[@Deltidsninja]

This video caused me to take up the classical guitar after playing electrical for so long. A master of his instrument in every sense of the word and enormous inspiration to me. RIP. I'll keep watching your videos for the rest of my life, trying to become a better player.

[@lucyvalentinemusic]

amen to that.

[@iloveloam276]

RIP, Julian bream thanks for all the music 😢

[@tomewing1145]

I have been listening to Julian Bream since the early 1960s.. He is the greatest.

[@Borodino1812god]

RIP Maestro.

[@gmonsterlovesoats]

RIP. Truly one of the masters.

[@natalias.8076]

Rest In Peace, Julian... Your music will always resonate in our hearts.

[@allan2098]

Mr. Bream at the height of his powers. Say what you will about technique, speed, precision, virtuosity ect.. He had musicality and touch. Feel and emotion. Beautiful control of colour and restraint. An amazing musician.

[@joex24b]

You nailed it.

[@luisfguitar]

This never gets old. Such a flawless and emotional performance. What a master.

[@kevinkiso4579]

I'm a fifty seven year old blues guitarist from Seattle and I remember being a child of 8 or 9 and reading thru my stacks of Guitar Player Magazine and Julian Bream was always featured ... Perhaps not always - but I regret not purchasing any of his LPs. Tal Farlow, Lenny Breaux, John Scofield, are several others I really appreciate today. I don't know if youngsters today truly know what it was like having to literally hunt down vinyl albums back in the '70s. That's exactly what everyone had to do! And you would teach yourself how to tune your guitar to the song or album that you wanted to learn; and then just lift the record player's stylus thousands of times over and over again until you "eared out" what you wanted to learn. I miss those hunts. Used record stores, libraries, garage sales, friends' album collections, etc...

[@evuono]

Tks for maestro. Rest in peace ! We will listen your music forever

[@donaldanderson6604]

RIP . I hope he gets to organise a jam session with his hero Django. I was privileged to hear him in concert five times and I still kick myself for the concerts I missed. However, the recordings are such a gift. Thank you you, Julian.

[@thephoenix3523]

I am certain he did get that jam

[@DHTCF]

I saw him twice, and the great thing was, he seemed to be enjoying it as much as the audience

[@johnthrelfall5]

When Bach's music flows and gets into it's stride it is joyful. Bream plays it joyously.

[@ryunsummers9283]

Bream is doing so much with tone color and volume modulation. He is the only guitarist I know who can separate voices in an arpeggio. Magical.

[@TH-2024-SP]

I couldn't agree more.

[@raider2661]

Beautiful! I think playing these classical songs on guitar makes them more relatable to contemporary generations and allows us to really appreciate Bach's mastery

[@papaboule]

Privileged to hear him perform back in the 80's. In recital he would give a background of every piece, the composer's inspiration. His sound is so unique you can hear just a couple bars and know it's him playing.

[@CarloTheImmortal]

damn that sounds amazing wish there was a video of that. definitely would love to know more about all these pieces including this one, do you remember what it is he said of this one?

[@toxtethogrady9343]

Bream is one of the most important musicians of his time - he has expanded the guitar's repertoire by adding works from some of the most important composers of the 20th Century (Britten; Walton; Arnold and more). His style is unique and he is not afraid of criticism by the pedantic 'handle turners'. While I love the work of Satriani, Rhoads, Wylde, VH et al, none of them could approach what Bream does. Have you heard Bream improvising in the style of Django Reinhardt? Amazing!

[@wookapooka]

This man is absolutely brilliant! That was so pretty, he played some of the most beautiful chords I have ever heard.

[@jinoh7418]

I know very little about classical guitar, or any music really, but julian bream seems to make his guitar sound so emotional. Of all the masters I've been watching on youtube, Mr bream stands out by far.

[@tanersoluk7196]

l'm know that He is WONDERFUL.

[@TalesOfPlayers]

I practice classical guitar and based on my little knowledge about it I can say that he's really good !

[@RobertoMartinez-uv4nx]

Eres un buen conocedor!

[@ligueardent]

SDD41 the hell you talking about ?

[@stuie46]

@@ligueardent Talking sense until the God bit.

[@gilbertbiberian5431]

One of the greatest ever. Rest in peace, Julian. What a mighty inspiration you have been!

[@Mercyme57]

I just lost myself in the combination of beauty and mastery of that piece. Julian used and explored his gift to the fullest. We were blessed.

[@helenspedding-lowe5469]

Julian Bream, thank you so much for your incredibly beautiful music. You will be very much missed by people all over the world who appreciate virtuoso players. Thank you ❤😥

[@classicoALEX]

i love it that Breams has such a pure passion and love for the music is playing. when i listen to this the music touches something in side me. I'm 15, and to me bach is the greatest music around...

[@MikeGotteri]

Gorgeous - I'm in tears now, this is what guitars were made for. :-)

[@JonDunnmusician]

Amen

[@bonobo2go]

Sad to see this post. Not because what Mike said isn't true...it is. Mike was my partner when he posted this. He died April 2017. I'm now in tears hearing this too. Just beautiful.

[@calibardo]

@@bonobo2go can only give you a big hug

[@nestorhernandez2571]

Musico y guitarrista fenomenal.Fallecio un clasico en todo el sentido de la palabra.Sus grabaciones son historicas.

[@vspa22]

Julian Bream show us how to use tonal changes in complete harmony with the composition, J.S. Bach would be so proud to listen to this piece in Bream's magical hands,

[@ozzcasale]

I just love the way Bream is playing this piece. He gives it some...darkness maybe, but some light, he just made this perfect. Bach must be smiling in heaven.

[@TheDogfairy]

Thank you for the music and all the beauty you added to this world, Dear Maestro

[@kadukhan]

There is no doubt in my mind of the mastery he displays every time he touches an instrument. Anytime you find a master, they are a delight to listen to.

[@julesalexander9244]

I remember hearing you in Haddo hall in Scotland 1967!!! Was bewitched then! RIP

[@Michajeru]

This is the sound and performance of a Master guitarist playing a composition by a Master composer on a guitar made by a Master luthier. Bream, Bach, Romanillos!

[@deonjenecker8020]

In my opinion, there's only ever been two guitar geniuses this world has ever seen. Julian Bream is one of them. Magnificent!

[@countesslorinz2306]

Truly the best. Flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

[@K-Viz]

Rest in peace Julian!!! May your strings continue to vibrate in heaven!!

[@dkh357]

Julian Bream is a master of the guitar and lute. Have listened to him for many years.

[@journeymancellist9247]

Any fine guitarist can play this piece, but this stands apart. The most amazing thing about this particular performance is the wide range of colours he is able to control. The sound is focused, or diffuse, near or distant( which is far different from merely loud or soft)cloudy or solid, and at will. Such control! And of course, an excellent choice of music!

[@lucyvalentinemusic]

it's addictive listening also.

[@76Soco]

Rest in Peace Maestro, Thank you for the music.

[@thealexanderland_official914]

Best performance of this peach. He has mastered to the fullest every single part of the fugue.

[@6672rock]

Such beauty and heartfelt expression in that piece, as only Julian Bream could convey though his God-given talent. We as human beings are so fortunate to be blessed with such wonderful music and musicians.

[@jacarecapa]

Incredible. Julian Bream is just so expressive. I can't imagine anyone else playing this piece on guitar any better. He gets such a wonderful sound out of that Romanillos.

[@vonjibbly]

What joy! Bach played by one of the best musicians of the 20th Century. The guitar sounds so sweet, and the playing so fluid, that you forget you're hearing a guitar, and you're hearing only the music. Few musicians have this ability to make you do this, but Bream, Itzhak Perlman, Martha Argerich and Alirio Diaz all can. Cool!

[@ianraines6180]

Musician and instrument welded together. Encompasses skill, dedication, romance, sadness and joie de vivre. What an inspiration to the exceptional musicians who have followed.

[@FreeSlushiesForAll]

I started learning this piece 2 weeks ago, when i turned 15, for a competition in October and I can assure anyone that this is one monster of a piece. He plays it with such precision and clarity, it's almost incomprehensible.

[@stu.d6011]

Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you Julian.

[@deeplistening5379]

"... a little light relief" - and a masterpiece; thank you for it, Mr. Bream.

[@ColinBurnside]

Julian Bream is one of the greatest classical guitar players in the world. When i used to go to the Belfast School of music there was a picture of Julian on the wall and every time i went in for my class i used to think of him.

[@geampara]

When you listen to Bach fugues, it gives the impression that the piano and organ have a number of keys that do not end, or that the guitar or violin have kilometric scales, because the themes go on and on and don't stop...

[@nickrobinson2023]

Portrait of perfection.... played superbly and with the correct character... He is a master without any shadow of doubt. Thanks for sharing.

[@glennnutsey6522]

Let’s not forget this superb genius piece by Bach. JB’s interpretation is by far my favourite.

[@mKreifeldt]

Mr. Bream is my classical guitar hero of all time, especially with Bach. He plays Bach with the perfect balance of romance, class, sensuality and nobility!

[@toinejanssen6846]

So sorry to hear off passing, I will spent the rest of the day with his music.

[@armiddie]

williams and bream are my two super heroes. i remember when i was kid till my late teen i often pick williams as my number 1. after few years when grow older it slowly goes to bream. its unexplained...Bream has that kinda soul...its something like an aura..a natural expression of music that others don't have.

[@armiddie]

Socrates Grecia socrates has 1 very bright student that might be better than him named plato and plato himself pass everything he knows to aristotle...those people are greats and same thing to music. music in classical way sometime very philosophical...as we all know socrates is the greatest thinker of humankind. to my friend socrates grecia you already explain the unexplained on your last line. a greeting from asia :)

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

And Parkening.

[@stu.d6011]

Exactly the same here.

[@stu.d6011]

Exactly the same here.

[@Eliasmdawwar1]

Heddi Lee same here!!!

[@Gminor7]

Ahh, the master of color and expression. I have loved listening to him for over 35 years. His Bach has weight, dignity and elegance.

[@NunoMouronho]

RIP Julian... True master and inspiration...

[@PaulRocheGuitar]

Beautiful interpretation by a master of classical guitar. Magnificent.

[@perromanchado]

Julian Bream is a giant among guitarists. J.S Bach was a genius. Fantastic music!!

[@31041955]

I think this performance inspired alot fo guitar players to play this piece because it has me. Bach leaves you with so much. Mr. Bream you have always been my favorite guitar player.

[@SasukeKun87]

Fantastica esibizione!Grande tecnica e scioltezza,complimenti!

[@vextract4662]

So faithful, nary an errant scratch or vacant tonal color. There is true genius in this man's mind and playing technique. JS Bach is smiling.

[@chansouvannarath3789]

Master Bream is one of my favorite guitarists of all time. He is not your typical technical player, his playing is more than that.

[@mKreifeldt]

This is a beautiful glimse into a long gone world and sadly high art is as lost on the masses now as it probably was back then.

[@simonshusse]

His achievements are truly astounding, self taught and all. Some him once, though he was a bit aged he delivered as the gentleman he obviously is. And that fantastic guitar of his is quite the opposite of what modern luthiers most often strive for, it had the colors instead of just strenght.

[@daisies53]

Wonderful! I am in heaven when I hear your incredible technique and ambience of your beautiful guitar playing. Thank you so much!

[@davehshs651]

I saw Bream perform this Bach fugue at a concert in 1970 in Albany, N.Y. He's incredible! We were sitting only about 15 feet from him. Just seeing him do that awesome run at the end of the piece would have been worth the price of admission.

[@antoniboleslawowicz8095]

This is what guitar playing at its very best looks and sound like. Bream’s playing was just about the most expressive, colorful and thoroughly musical there was. JSB’s own arrangement of this fugue for the organ was in d minor.

[@yusufcancoktan1789]

It is a great pleasure to taste such an extraordinary master playing a fugue

[@pitrialvarado5080]

julian bream estamos tristes por tu partida descansa en paz y con esta pieza de fondo solte la lagrima.

[@sizwendlanzi8181]

Why I love the classical guitar above all the others.... it's extra special, in a specialists hands, Thank you sir!

[@brianfinley6798]

Julian Bream is my dude. Lotta great classical players out there, but his playing really gets me where I want to be got.

[@NathanMarchack]

When you think of how ridiculously beautiful this piece is...and then consider just how many other pieces of equal yet distinct beauty came out of ONE MAN'S HEAD...it's just incredible.

[@Vingul]

Bach was channelling God.

[@NathanMarchack]

@@Vingul Soli deo gloria.

[@Vingul]

@@NathanMarchack Yes Sir.

[@zigzagslash]

Bream is just amazing.There's no doubt he is one of the greatest guitarists of all times. The way he plays this Bach fugue has no definition. Bravo Julian Bream!!!

[@mikedan60]

Absolutely masterful. Amazing to bring out the individual voices in this highly complex fugue.

[@rufinosanchez2703]

Bream es un verdadero maestro. Muchas gracias.

[@diliehmusic]

RIP great classical guitar Lord, Julian Bream.

[@randyw41]

I know people who've practised for years and don't sound like this. I truly believe that some talents are definitely God given...

[@epiekes]

Simple the best The best is simple. Julian among the five top guitar players ever.

[@giuseppemare]

Only this kind of music will endure the ages. A beautiful piece beautifully mastered. Bravo Maestro!

[@acousticmaniac]

This piece requires the ability to pick out parallel and contrapuntal melodic lines which makes it technically demanding. Bream pulls this off whilst injecting feel and emotion. Something rarely seen nowadays. Beautiful

[@MrSnorlax22]

The best musician and the best guitar.

[@theoneandonlybach]

Rest in peace maestro. A true legend!

[@dlevita]

i agree bream is a genius with much divine talent but undoubtedly he worked his ass off and has amazing discipline to get to the joyous heights he takes us to...

[@TaintedSun13]

Agreed. He's not out there to impress anyone. I hope to be like him when I reach those ages.

[@martinmartin7480]

RIP Julian Bream, what a legendary teacher and master of guitar

[@julioberaldi452]

Maestro, unico e genio ! Julian Bream!

[@StephiSensei26]

He was just so fine, in every way. Thank you Julian! You gave so much.

[@ax_el_alvarez]

Well, this has to be on top 5 of renditions to this piece on the guitar... It is in the original key, the voices are clear and well worked, the sounds awsome, and etc etc. My conclusion: Bream was master!!

[@juergenschwalk]

Amazing innterpretation! Thanks for your music!

[@jules153]

I can't imagine a better interpretation than this. BRAVO.

Rest in peace, Bream!

[@alfching2499]

This Separates what was great and shite with guitarists Oh Yes.....Rest in Peace Bream

[@haybob2527]

I will always love to listen to you play Bach-💖 RIP Julian Bream.

[@sheracad]

to listen to this after a 50 hour week makes me centered..thanks for the post

[@MacMic333]

Julian , like Segovia, always made it look so effortless.

[@riterita1461]

El virtuosismo en persona! Qué vaya a formar luz en el universo infinito!

[@Hun_Uinaq]

I was exposed to Mr. Bream's playing before that of Segovia and John Williams. I found I liked him better and still do after all these years. I find few artists whose interpretations are as moving. I love how he masterfully exploits all the voicings of the classical guitar from the almost lute-like sharpness of the strings plucked near the bridge to the warm, harp-like sound you get near the neck. Bravo!