As a guitarist he was my god, as a lutenist my inspiration. Musicians beyond counting may say the same. Tonight let the Muses welcome Julian Bream's great and beloved soul upon the highest peak of Parnassus. We shall not see his like again.
Gosh! The man is still in development!!! Impressive! I too have been listening to Bream for the last thirty years, - and something new keeps coming up!
its worth remembering what he says aboiut being able to paint pictures in the minds of the audience but then for that to happen the artist has to be able to 'create' not just play something well. He has to be able to go to the heart of the music. This is something that Bream is a master of.
beyond doubt one of the greatest performances ever of a piece of music......the feelings and artistry are so profound I have never been moved so intensely by a giutar performance.Thank you for this clip.
It's like he has all the time in the world to tell this story-just a marvelous sense of time, playing all of the rests. So completely imbued with passion, power, and beauty. Every note and phrase in its perfect place, coming from the wisdom cultivated through a life with the guitar. Unspeakably beautiful.
Este homenaje a Claude Debussy, única composición de Falla para guitarra, enfatiza la memoria de un gran amigo arrebatado poco antes de que terminara la Gran Guerra. El “tombeau” revive la música sugestiva de Debussy a través de alusiones a “Soirèe dans Grenade” de Estampes y a “La Puerta del Vino” de Préludes. Ambas vinculadas con la ciudad, donde Falla se instalaría. Vínculo tanto más estrecho que una postal de la Puerta del Vino de la Alhambra enviada por Falla inspiró dicho preludio. Escrita en ritmo de habanera, la elegía alude a esa hora tras el mediodía propicia a la siesta, a modo de arrullo, para mecer la irremediable dormición del finado
Bream est le maître de l'interprétation et la couleur. Il ya tant de guitaristes, maintenant, qui pense juste la vitesse est tout et tout ce que vous avez à faire est de jouer les notes et faire un son de guitare comme un échantillonneur ordinateur.
A great musician with a brilliant musical intuition and a wide range of expression in his musical instrument, one of the most musical guitarists in the twentieth-century and playing music from one of the most relevant composers of that century Manuel de Falla -I recomend to hear also the Falla´s concert for harpsichord, flute, oboe, clarinet, violin & cello (1926)-
@iwattguitar I agree. I have been playing classical guitar for a relatively short time, but I have noticed that the more "modern" approach is to be almost entirely monochromatic. It's like the players are trying to sound like MIDI files. I dunno about anyone else, but i like the twangs, the squeeks, slightly out of tune chords, etc that characterize guitar music. I listen to the guitar to HEAR THE GUITAR!
@Jitpring Excellent observation! My favorite Segovia recordings were his last ones, done well into his 80's....I'm just an amateur, but the new guys can't touch the old masters.....
wow just like Debussy's music it is the little "silences" in pieces like this as much as the notes played that make this so great! god do I love Claude Debussy...
Its from a documentary called julian Bream-A life in music (or something like that, cant find the DVD just now), should be available on DVD through Amazon. Its a really good DVD with lots of great music and Bream comes across as a lovely down to earth man.
wow, finally a great work for 20th century guitar! i hate atonality, why play that stuff or even listen to it, when you have masterpieces like this that can take you away!
@60moo That is exactly what up and coming guitarist's need to learn........not just the notes but the expression and ability to convey the beauty of the music through mature and sensitive expression rather than a series of notes in time with no feeling! Like minds!!!
This "is" one of the most technically demanding pieces. So many tone colors must be adhered. Notice all the variations Bream is doing. Students often leave much out in masterclass. Bream is certainly among the greatest. Check out Rey de la Torre, a ontemporary of Segovia and student of llobet, for which the piece is most associated. We carry the DVD of him playing this in 1957 "Segovia & His Contemporaries Vol. 10" Two CDs &DVD. Sorry, we are not allowed to post this video.
This is a piece thats bigger than its parts but the interpretation is vital, Bream makes this piece sound Epic, a great piece for amateurs to hone their peformance because they can concentrate on the musicality as tehnically its easy enough from the page.
@FrankGrigonis My sentiments exacty! There is a complete lack of colour, vibrato and variety in right hand strokes in playing now! The one major exception I would make if Pavel Steidl. He is, in his own way, carrying on the Segovia and Bream tradition better than anyone. Also, if you're interested, please have a look at some of my videos on this site.
@sir1920 I agree...it's all, lookie how fast I can play Paganini...my right hand stays in one place and I don't use no rest strokes, but gee, ain't I faaaast?
"self-created nationalistic idols" I can't agree. I've listened to plenty from both guitarists - I simply prefer Bream's music every time to Yepes or any other player. I also disagree with your remarks on Yepes' technique - there are more accurate guitarists - and frankly your apparent attitude - which seems to spring from some anger of your own.
I don't think so. Maybe you are in the mood for something more lovely - in which case this might not suit your mood at the moment. Not bad playing for a man in his 70's either.
An extremely biased & ignorant opinion about a performance which realises the composer's work like few others - the employment of rock-guitar vibrato by Yepes and other mannerisms makes a travesty of the piece. I have Narciso's first LP, devoid of the mannerist style, and attended two recitals by him. The 'nationalist' jibe is ridiculous - the press of the Americas, the Orient and Europe contain myriad enconiums regarding Bream's artistry.
As a guitarist he was my god, as a lutenist my inspiration. Musicians beyond counting may say the same. Tonight let the Muses welcome Julian Bream's great and beloved soul upon the highest peak of Parnassus. We shall not see his like again.
his phrasing is beyond amazing, my #1 fav guitarist
Gosh! The man is still in development!!! Impressive! I too have been listening to Bream for the last thirty years, - and something new keeps coming up!
Rest in peace. Most likely the greatest this world will ever see, never forgotten.
I have easily watched this video over 100 times, especially when I was learning this piece-you can never get tired of Bream.
I agree...I love Julian and this video shows his excellent musicianship. I was told this video is circa 2003.
its worth remembering what he says aboiut being able to paint pictures in the minds of the audience but then for that to happen the artist has to be able to 'create' not just play something well. He has to be able to go to the heart of the music. This is something that Bream is a master of.
beyond doubt one of the greatest performances ever of a piece of music......the feelings and artistry are so profound I have never been moved so intensely by a giutar performance.Thank you for this clip.
A King! Still glorious ! Forever ever !
Magia pura, grazie
there are no words that can describe how good this is!!!
It's like he has all the time in the world to tell this story-just a marvelous sense of time, playing all of the rests. So completely imbued with passion, power, and beauty. Every note and phrase in its perfect place, coming from the wisdom cultivated through a life with the guitar. Unspeakably beautiful.
Este homenaje a Claude Debussy, única composición de Falla para guitarra, enfatiza la memoria de un gran amigo arrebatado poco antes de que terminara la Gran Guerra. El “tombeau” revive la música sugestiva de Debussy a través de alusiones a “Soirèe dans Grenade” de Estampes y a “La Puerta del Vino” de Préludes. Ambas vinculadas con la ciudad, donde Falla se instalaría. Vínculo tanto más estrecho que una postal de la Puerta del Vino de la Alhambra enviada por Falla inspiró dicho preludio. Escrita en ritmo de habanera, la elegía alude a esa hora tras el mediodía propicia a la siesta, a modo de arrullo, para mecer la irremediable dormición del finado
impresionante! El mejor sin duda, impecable como siempre.
What a great pairing-Julian and a Hauser guitar. Sounds eerie and beautiful at the same time. This is a great piece of music also.
Bream est le maître de l'interprétation et la couleur. Il ya tant de guitaristes, maintenant, qui pense juste la vitesse est tout et tout ce que vous avez à faire est de jouer les notes et faire un son de guitare comme un échantillonneur ordinateur.
just perfect, with his age, the movement that his fingers had from his childhood, hi could still make what we're seeing. Only you master bream...
I hope a time never comes when beauty like this is not appreciated...
that time is already arrived @Ape Of Naples
El punto más alto de la belleza.
Gracias Bream!!
Only a true master ,can make the guitar sound like that,ie not guitar music its beyond that its pure music.
Grande este Maestro¡¡
Magnifico! The best ever.
A great musician with a brilliant musical intuition and a wide range of expression in his musical instrument, one of the most musical guitarists in the twentieth-century and playing music from one of the most relevant composers of that century Manuel de Falla -I recomend to hear also the Falla´s concert for harpsichord, flute, oboe, clarinet, violin & cello (1926)-
He is just great.
Bello y con gran emotividad
Una de las melodías que más me ha impactado.
@iwattguitar I agree. I have been playing classical guitar for a relatively short time, but I have noticed that the more "modern" approach is to be almost entirely monochromatic. It's like the players are trying to sound like MIDI files. I dunno about anyone else, but i like the twangs, the squeeks, slightly out of tune chords, etc that characterize guitar music. I listen to the guitar to HEAR THE GUITAR!
@Jitpring Excellent observation! My favorite Segovia recordings were his last ones, done well into his 80's....I'm just an amateur, but the new guys can't touch the old masters.....
wow just like Debussy's music it is the little "silences" in pieces like this as much as the notes played that make this so great! god do I love Claude Debussy...
que bellas imagenes
amazing. lo amo.
How wonderfully articulate you are.
Its from a documentary called julian Bream-A life in music (or something like that, cant find the DVD just now), should be available on DVD through Amazon. Its a really good DVD with lots of great music and Bream comes across as a lovely down to earth man.
wow, finally a great work for 20th century guitar!
i hate atonality, why play that stuff or even listen to it, when you have masterpieces like this that can take you away!
God, I wish this performance were on iTunes. It's incredible.
pure genius....effortless
always liked bream.glad he´s still around. will send a
case of wine from chile ,in quantity for birthday in sept.
Majestic!!!
@60moo That is exactly what up and coming guitarist's need to learn........not just the notes but the expression and ability to convey the beauty of the music through mature and sensitive expression rather than a series of notes in time with no feeling! Like minds!!!
love this
older now and even more graceful in his stride ,
Sensationel!
How come the only visible string is the sixth? At 1:10 it looks like he uses 5 nylon strings
Julian Bream is the best living classical guitarist - direct descendant (and student) of Segovia!
This "is" one of the most technically demanding pieces. So many tone colors must be adhered. Notice all the variations Bream is doing. Students often leave much out in masterclass. Bream is certainly among the greatest. Check out Rey de la Torre, a ontemporary of Segovia and student of llobet, for which the piece is most associated. We carry the DVD of him playing this in 1957 "Segovia & His Contemporaries Vol. 10" Two CDs &DVD. Sorry, we are not allowed to post this video.
commovente!!!
Bravo!!
Great! Thank you.
i can share our opinion
im self a guitar player but julian bream ownes the greatest express ever in his music
Can't be played better.
This is a piece thats bigger than its parts but the interpretation is vital, Bream makes this piece sound Epic, a great piece for amateurs to hone their peformance because they can concentrate on the musicality as tehnically its easy enough from the page.
The best!!!!! :-D
I was told that Bream is playing Rose Augustine's Hermann Hauser I guitar here.
Take it easy man I studied with Tamayo, and I just saw ana in concert, it was fantastically musical!
-Bream is still the man tho
GREAT.
I dont think De Falla gets enough credit....
What guitar is it mate ?
it really does sound amazing.
someone tell me why players like this are not coming out anymore. The greats nowdays dont compare to these old masters
@FrankGrigonis My sentiments exacty! There is a complete lack of colour, vibrato and variety in right hand strokes in playing now! The one major exception I would make if Pavel Steidl. He is, in his own way, carrying on the Segovia and Bream tradition better than anyone. Also, if you're interested, please have a look at some of my videos on this site.
The Hauser!!!!!!!!
+teddylilley Is this the Hauser?
@sir1920 I agree...it's all, lookie how fast I can play Paganini...my right hand stays in one place and I don't use no rest strokes, but gee, ain't I faaaast?
@savemyplaylist so true
I'd recognize Bream's right hand even If I couldn't see the rest of his body.
Can someone please tell me which Debussy piece de Falla is quoting.
There is a quote at the end from Debussy's Soirée dans Grenade
Thank you!
It is simply my guess, but no one posting here is in any position to critique a Julian Bream in his 70's.
why living?
"self-created nationalistic idols"
I can't agree. I've listened to plenty from both guitarists - I simply prefer Bream's music every time to Yepes or any other player. I also disagree with your remarks on Yepes' technique - there are more accurate guitarists - and frankly your apparent attitude - which seems to spring from some anger of your own.
Christopher Parkening.
I don't think so. Maybe you are in the mood for something more lovely - in which case this might not suit your mood at the moment. Not bad playing for a man in his 70's either.
calidad potato
An extremely biased & ignorant opinion about a performance which realises the composer's work like few others - the employment of rock-guitar vibrato by Yepes and other mannerisms makes a travesty of the piece. I have Narciso's first LP, devoid of the mannerist style, and attended two recitals by him. The 'nationalist' jibe is ridiculous - the press of the Americas, the Orient and Europe contain myriad enconiums regarding Bream's artistry.