English classical guitarist and lutenist (1933–2020) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Julian Alexander Bream[1] CBE (15 July 1933 – 14 August 2020) was an English[2] virtuoso classical guitarist and lutenist. He was one of the best known classical guitarists of the 20th century.[3]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Julian Alexander Bream |
Born | Battersea, England, United Kingdom | 15 July 1933
Died | 14 August 2020 87) Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom | (aged
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar, lute |
Labels | RCA Victor, EMI |
He worked for RCA Victor and EMI Classics many times. These recordings won him several awards, including four Grammy Awards, two for Best Chamber Music Performance and two for Best Classical Performance.[4]
Bream died on 14 August 2020 at his home in Wiltshire, aged 87.[5]
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