Bach BWV (1000/1001/539) Fugue - Julian Bream

[@AttitudeIndicator]

Will be remembered forever as one of the greatest classical guitarists of the 20th century

[@JOHN-tk6vl]

Agreed. He was a master of both Guitar & Lute.

[@ramon979]

Sorry, but the guy is playing out of sync...

[@TheBlueCream]

you mean the GREATEST...nobody has Breams depth of tone..his warmth..not even Segovia

[@targetspeed553]

I am addicted to this version of this Fugue. Mr Bream we will remember you for ever!!!

[@johneyreguitar]

Yes, many times over Changed my life’s course Broke but happy

[@JesusMagicPanties]

Listen to the Czech Vladimir Mikulka's performance. Available here on YT, too.

[@TheBlueCream]

.nobody has Breams depth of tone..his warmth..not even Segovia

[@luisalonsomartinezmaradiag5248]

Es un placer escuchar en primer lugar al PADRE DE LA MUSICA A BACH, e interpretado por Juliam Bream; musica que desde niño mi querido progenitor (Q.D.D.G) don Gustavo lo ponia en tocadisco, para toda la familia. Con musica BARROCA fue nuestra niñez, que belleza.

[@davidhayes7596]

Julian always harnesses the true energy of the song.

[@csnelling4]

Sad day for music when Julian left this world!!! God bless ✝️ I first heard his guitar music in the early fifties and always loved his beautiful playing ❤️👌

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Maybe he plays a harp upstairs now .

[@manudls4083]

la mejor interpretación de la obra por muy lejos.

[@DHTCF]

Well, it’s Julian Bream, a high bar for anyone to improve upon.

[@phillipmitchell5879]

Played to perfection, as no other guitarist can imitate. This is the definitive rendition of this beautiful violin piece, in my opinion.

[@koyunbaba73]

This is my favourite piece to perform because it is breathtakingly beautiful. It was Julian Breams rendition of this piece that informed my playing it more that any other. I remember spending weeks learning about the performance practices of this period and of Bach's fugues in particular. I wanted to be able to explain the reason or reasons for every single interpretative choice that I made. It took a full six months of learning and living with this fugue before I felt ready to perform it. Why so long? Well, I was influenced by David Russell, who spends a full year learning and playing a piece at half tempo, before he finally spends a week (and only one week) playing it at tempo, after which he is ready to perform. There is no piece that is as rewarding to play as this one. Probably the most serious mistake people make when learning a piece of music is practicing at too quick a tempo. The tempo should always come naturally and never be forced. I loved this fugue so much that I wanted to learn all of it immediately, but I understood that I would learn it much more solidly if I limited myself to learning one section per week. I divided this piece into about twelve sections. After the twelve weeks, I had this fugue performance ready, which is pretty quick for a piece of such complexity. This fugue changed my whole approach to practicing, and I've saved a lot of time as a result.

[@JUICEDBOXX]

koyunbaba73 I am currently working on Bach's Allegro from B.W.V. 998 and I am taking a similar approach. I appreciate your comment and testimony as it is an encouragement for me.

[@stevekuhn9138]

This is a true statement on learning classical guitar. I have been playing for over 50 years and I always rush to learn. This sounds like a major improvement to add to my practice. Like a doctor all classical guitarists have a practice. Please quote me!

[@Jalapablo]

Defintely one of the most productive comments I've come across on YT. As one classical guitarist to another, thank you.

[@frankg3rd1]

Thank you so much for lifting my spirits ! Ive spent a few days on this masterpiece and got sooo depressed at my fumbling around. Your detailed commitment and breakdown on your approach has lifted my spirit to really embrace the process of acquiring this very complex masterpiece to perform. Thank you !

[@SirJosephSanchez]

To anyone who can play this, my sincere congratulations to all of your hard work. I have heard this piece many times I would not have imagined it could be played on the guitar. This comes from someone with experience in classical piano and even some Bach on guitar.

[@roybodden9243]

There are so many guitarist of my time, but I will always say Bream was the finest

[@andrew3979]

There's a new classical guitarists named Stephanie Jones. She's as good if not better. I've listened to Bream for years and listened closely. She's a new treasure

[@CanadianDivergent]

@@andrew3979 no she isn't as good. she has good technique but Parkening and Bream have an unmatched Timbre and tone. Jones doesn't use apoyando the way masters of this generation do. granted she is a great player but Millennials lack in interpretation and colouring that the post Segovia Russel/Bream, Williams/Parkening School has inmho.

[@andrew3979]

@@CanadianDivergent she's extraordinary. I don't like the idea of someone new taking the place of the founding fathers of classical guitar but I know without a shadow of a doubt bream would be deeply moved and impressed by her playing. I've heard her live and I've listened to EVERYTHING classical guitar on KZbin. She's up there. Especially at her age.

[@CanadianDivergent]

@@andrew3979 Oh absolutely there is no question she is a great player. I agree that the masters of the last generation would have loved the next level players, such as Jones, My observations are that the younger generation have more technical facility, but as mentioned they use far more free stroke,...and maybe that IS a better way to play, IDK? I just think the golden era was when we had Bream, Parkening, Williams, and then Russell is kinda the last one of that era, and it was a golden era of playing. I personally don't think Jones is anywhere close to Russell when it comes to technique. he is the pinnacle of that. his Bach is practically Flawless. the new generation is just different, no less of great players, just the approach is much different.

[@anibalconcha6612]

Que maravilla escuchar a este gran maestro interpretando magistralmente está hermosa obra del gran genio del barroco alemán ❤

[@philippelepavec9213]

Magnifique de justesse, de rythme, de sonorité. Julian Bream a été un ambassadeur idéal pour la guitare classique. Nous avons de précieux enregistrements à et nous l'en remercions en pensant à son universalisme.

[@koyunbaba73]

I've performed this one many times. This is Bach at his best, but then again, what isn't. I love Bream's version of this.

[@ampzamp]

I thought it was just me! This was different from the version I used to play. I like Julian’s one better

[@우니라나]

Long live the Bream. ❤ RIP. Thanks for the all Inspiration.

[@jorgejuanfernandeztordera151]

¿Que puedo decir de éste fenómeno Universal de la Guitarra Clásica? Lo vi en directo, cuando estaba estudiando guitarra en Conservatorio de mi tierra. En seguida me di cuenta, de que éste excepcional músico era diferente!! Y aquí interpretando a Johan Sebastian Bach, que no es nada fácil, lo borda de principio a fin. Concertista MUY GRANDE!!

[@colletteglennon939]

Hola.Llevo 54 años en tu extraordinario país.Pero empezaba escuchar a Bream. cuando tenía 14 años Soy de una familia musical.No toco ningún instrumento pero me encanta toda clase de música.Gracias por tu comentario

[@kirilenko1128]

R.I.P. , Mr. Bream. God bless you.

[@johnjjohnstone]

Extraordinary interpretation by one of our great musicians. He's legendary for a reason.

[@simondavies6270]

I wholeheartedly agree. Its two in the morning on Friday 5th day of a new year and am watching this performance spellbound.

[@BeauJames59]

I love this piece and I can't separate that from loving Bream's interpretation. I was introduced to the piece by him. It's sense of forward driving is something he captures so well, I think it fits him.

[@dartme18]

I first heard this piece on a segovia recording I got when a young teen. I listened to that CD a lot. If it was an LP, it would not be playable anymore! Now that I'm in my thirties and picking up classical guitar, that recording is absolutely etched into my consciousness.

[@ausalmadebetur5981]

Nuestro padre Bach siempre sublime. Extraordinaria interpretación.

[@davenorby8161]

I had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Bream in concert in Madison, Wisconsin about 45 years ago. He played the lute also that evening. What a gift!

[@beerdeddi1]

For me Julian Bream was always one of the best ever!

[@NichesBeCrazy]

Julian plays this the best, period.

[@humbertobenitez5106]

Muy hermosa pieza y brillantemente ejecutada

[@garyrichardi7333]

I was lucky enough to see/hear him perform this, my favorite of his recordings, live in the mid 70s at my college, Montclair State, NJ, USA.

[@melissagomesposchardt2476]

Dom e dedicação! Lindo demais. Vejo Deus em tudo o que é belo!

[@cyrusgorm9517]

He has the most perfect fingering positioning of any classical guitarist ... the musician's musician, and guitarist! #BravoBream

[@hugoorlandosveruga7610]

Genios!!!! El compositor y el guitarrista, una belleza!!!

[@juankplaysmusic]

3:09 Look at that right hand! Amazing, beautiful use of "sul tasto" (near the fretboard) to a middle position to a bright "ponticello" (near the bridge). This is a paramount performance for classical guitar in my opinion. Long live Julian, wait for us up there (hopefuly!).

[@michaeltaylor1985]

The best recording of the classical guitar variant -- his lute skills contribute significantly to this piece.

[@walterrychekoski1261]

Bream... Sets the standard for all to follow!

[@Moucheron1990]

Fantastic piece! I just started learning it today and it's a blast to play.

[@meomap234]

i didn't like it but was forced to learn it....felt in love with this piece right after 15m :))))

[@DinkaPignon]

Fantastic! Good filming too!

[@anibalconcha6612]

Ojalá J.S.Bach, donde esté, pueda escuchar esta maravilla

[@donpedros1971]

Este Fuga BWV 1001. Si e o interpretare exceptionala, probabil cea mai buna dintre cele realizate vreodata.

[@wilfreddamon1971]

Quite right! A pity about the wrong labelling.

[@MiguelEnamorado]

@@wilfreddamon1971 Oh my god, so sorry for answering so so late, BWV 1000, BWV 1001 and BWV 539 are pretty much the same, but in different instruments.

[@kakaysouza6406]

Mr. Bream, Grande Mestre dos Mestres.

[@ArashAhmadiGuitar]

One of the best interpretations and performances of this piece!

[@marceloaleixo853]

Interpretação magnífica, e a gravação antiga deixa soando ainda mais bonito.

[@felixrodriguezguitar]

Existen 3 versiones; la más antigua para organo, la segunda para violin y la 3ra y más elaborada es para laúd. Todas estas versiones son del propio Bach y estan en Sol menor. En guitarra la tocamos en La menor a menos que tengas una guitarra con más bajos.

[@edwintapia4076]

La de organo esta in d minor

[@edwintapia4076]

No te preocupes yo tambien pienso que la partita de violin es la mas antigua

[@milanradulovic3915]

Que interesante! Gracias por la información 🙏🏼

[@juankplaysmusic]

Yo tengo una versión para guitarra en E menor. Creo que es algo más complicada que la típica en A menor!

[@ScottKJolicoeur]

@@juankplaysmusichm, creo que Mi menor con capo en la tercera traste es fácil para toda de la sonata

[@ariehandoko6806]

Trully the best interpretation of this song!

[@HoLDoN5]

such a great version beautiful🙏❤

[@gilbertovazquez570]

Mr. Bream was the Master of guitar players

[@FlaschDJ]

I thought Jerry Garcia was the greatest guitarist of all time; until I watched this…🤣 Stunning. I love Julian Bream.

[@fidemservavi3128]

Now you are part of the legend in heaven healing angels 😇 and this interpretation of yours is simply legendary

[@antonioemanuel]

Grande mestre da interpretação de peças para violão!

[@josetomas6034]

Interpretación magistral. D.E.P. Julian Bream

[@tonybmusic1166]

I lost count of the number of times I’ve listened to him play this piece.

[@TurnFullCircle]

So musically played.....superb.....a masterpiece.

[@joelfernandozunigafigueroa3400]

genial el maestro julian bream. es escuchar al DIOS johann sebastian bach

[@stu.d6011]

There are mistakes but he more than makes up for it with the feel he has. Love this interpretation. Thanks Julian.

[@Marctull66]

I'm no guitar player but I remember that a friend who was a very good pianist and also a sax player explained to me that great classical players always made mistakes in a concert but it was not bum notes !! They just made the mistakes sound as if they were right, just not the notes from the original score. I've got a whole double CD of Lute and violin music by JS Bach adapted for guitar, by guitarist Eduardo Fernandes. This one is also a really beautiful version.

[@maltfusion6743]

There are modern robot players that can probably play that piece cleaner but good luck trying to fill the hall with that Breamsound that just oozes from the instrument. He's a throwback to the golden era of performing like Cortot, Ysaye and Rubinstein who didn't give a fuck about notes.

[@carloseduardonocera3315]

great julian!! beatiful piece!!!

[@belialah]

As a pianist I have always liked the sound the guitar guives for Bach. It's somehow (maybe because of the sound type) cosmic.

[@dimitryos5254]

My favourite guitar player.

[@triodo56]

Julian, il migliore!

[@rufinosanchez2703]

Muy bien la interpretación, bien marcado el tiempo como creo lo exige Bach y desde luego al estilo de Bream.

Simplesmente BRILHANTE e FENOMENAL.

[@grantwood9080]

My favorite piece by bach

[@phillipmitchell5879]

The late Master Bream played the Standard of this piece, & so many others.

[@haybob2527]

I could listen to this , all life long..)

[@dagonetbritannia7732]

Fantastico!!

[@janicegeorge-allen1924]

Lovely comments here,such. Great applaud forever unforgettable Julian Bream,his deep musicology🙏

[@kipponi]

If I saw right about 1:23 he missed thumb note!? Look closely. He is one of the best but still human and one of the hardest piece on guitar. It is same as climbing Mount Everest or get same feeling when you finished this song.

[@juankplaysmusic]

haha well spotted. I'm practicing this piece right now and it's refreshing to see this. Bream shows here a mistake is irrelevant if you play with soul!

[@gillesopresco7459]

de toute beauté cette interprétation !

[@hessamnakisafar4553]

In art, When it comes to masters, I believe its not wise to compare them. Some comment williams is better than Bream, Yepes is the best, Romero is better etc. The fact is that every virtuoso has his/her unique quality and essence which nobody else could performe and this is what made them masters! For me, when I want to listen to bach I go for sollscher but, for this special fugue I definitly listen to Bream's version. If you play guitar and want to play this, I recommend you to watch his master class carefully which I believe is one of the best master classes recorded ever!

[@googiwaumer]

Well said!

[@paulhammer1363]

Agreed!

[@Tonysmithmusic]

when i wanted to listen to perfect technique i always chose williams, bream had better variety of colour and emotional playing, he was my favourite. his album of albeniz and granados was incredible.

[@aleksandrpesotskiy4519]

Brillante! Muchas gracias!

[@anatolyFedotov]

The best. What a sound!

[@DHTCF]

For me, this is Bream at his best.

[@canaleteatrale6662]

R.I.P.

[@ampzamp]

He is one bloody good guitarist

[@qwargy]

Bream played with such character, dynamic and tonal contrast. You can really hear the personality and humanity in his playing. Much like the guitars he played. Unlike plasticky carbon braced guitars played by automatons

[@zkze1268]

"Unlike plasticky carbon braced guitars played by automatons" I'm still clapping you for this one!!! love it :D

[@b00mnator]

Just otherworldly..

[@carlos44799]

Simplesmente espetacular.

[@pauldpoulpe280]

Speechless

[@adlib8096]

I started to learn this piece too...35 years ago. Im at page six now i believe and at half this speed😵😂

[@robinterkzer8128]

Simply the best !

[@lesliefarrell512]

Punctuation impeccable comme tojours incroyable!

[@MrBlufitow]

Excelente fuga.

[@lucasf1676]

Bravo! Bravo!

[@ButbyBhggyhggh-hn6tk]

PERFECTO !!!!

[@zachariamehyaoui]

Magnifique, de plus c'est sa propre version dont je ne crois qu'elle ait été éditée..

[@mariadoloresgarciaalonso9706]

Maravilloso!!

[@giuliobanchini7707]

There is a mistake in the description,the Fugue for violin is in G minor and the one written for Organ is in D minor

[@udal17]

Учу..не просто..можно вечно слушать

[@Meedav]

Bream's left-hand Pinky seems to be really long. Mine is way shorter than the other three. He's always been my favorite Guitarist

[@restar-mebel7437]

Bach music 🎶 love ❤️

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Mr Bream playing the Old Testament.

[@liriosanz]

Excelente !!!

[@schnooleheletteletto]

This is the BWV 1001, not 1000 or 539 they were altered

[@ubirajarasimoes8722]

Espetacular

[@Erdnase23]

Does anyone know if the score Bream uses is available anywhere? Desperately wishing to learn this masterpiece…

[@GabrielNastrot]

Probably on imslp, he probably uses BWV 1000 as reference

[@jeanderoubin6870]

Do someone know where to buy or find the sheet music of this arrangement please ? Thank you very much

[@spmarrow]

What post-production techniques were used to enhance this video?

[@ChristianusPictor]

The bream is playing (in the) brook. Or in German: Die Brasse spielt (im) Bach. - Well, the names are peculiarly and wittingly fitting.

[@MusicalleCholoOrchester]

La Sonata 1001 es en Sol menor Gm. Gracias por corregir y subir el video :D

[@jeanpierresantini9364]

Une interprétation magistrale du génie jean Sébastien Bach merci maestro 🌹🌹🌹🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💐💐💐💐

[@tjcolatrella943]

Flawless..

[@БактыбекНиазалиев-ю8щ]

Классика в гитаре это круто!

[@matthewwilhelmlee6125]

BWV 1001 is actually in g minor. BWV 1004 is in d minor.

[@anatolyFedotov]

Perfect

[@anatolyFedotov]

Bravo

[@cristianaguilar8445]

bravo!

[@kohno214]

The master.