Next to Segovia, Julian Bream is one of the greatest classical guitarists of all time. Included in this album are never released before live performances of the young Bream from the Aldeburgh Festivals of 1958 and 1959, playing the lute and the guitar in solo works, in songs with tenor Peter Pears, and in chamber combinations with AurÃ¨le Nicolet (flute) and George Malcolm (harpsichord). Virtuosic classical guitarist and lutenist Julian Bream was born in 1933 in England. One of the most distinguished guitarists of the 20th century, he played an important role in improving the public perception of the classical guitar as a respectable instrument. Throughout his career he has been awarded numerous awards, and has had many pieces dedicated to him.

Tracklist:

The Second Booke Of Songes: No. 2, Flow My Tears (Live)
Lachrimae Pavan, P. 15 (Live)
Fantasia (Live)
The First Booke Of Songes: No. 6, Now, O Now I Needs Must Part (Live)
The King Of Denmark, His Galliard, P. 40 (Live)
Third Booke Of Songs: No. 9. What If I Never Speed? (Live)
A Varietie Of Lute Lessons: The Earl Of Essex, His Galliard, P. 42 "Can She Excuse" (Live)
The First Booke Of Songes: No. 5, Can She Excuse My Wrongs (Live)
The Second Booke Of Songes: No. 12, Fine Knacks For Ladies (Live)
The First Booke Of Songes: No. 4, If My Complaints Could Passions Move (Live)
The Second Book Of Songes: No. 4, Die Not Before Thy Day (Live)
Songs From The Chinese, Op. 58: No. 1, The Big Chariot (Live)
Songs From The Chinese, Op. 58: No. 2, The Old Lute (Live)
Songs From The Chinese, Op. 58: No. 3, The Autumn Wind (Live)
Songs From The Chinese, Op. 58: No. 4, The Herd-Boy (Live)
Songs From The Chinese, Op. 58: No. 5, Depression (Live)
Songs From The Chinese, Op. 58: No. 6, Dance Song (Live)
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 6 "England": No. 6, The Shooting Of His Dear (Live)
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 6 "England": No. 3, Master Kilby (Live)
Folk Song Arrangements, Vol. 6 "England": No. 4, The Soldier And The Sailor (Live)
Concerto In D Major, Twv 42:D6 (Arr. For Flute, Guitar & Harpsichord): I. Piacevole [Live]
Concerto In D Major, Twv 42:D6 (Arr. For Flute, Guitar & Harpsichord): II. Allegro [Live]
Concerto In D Major, Twv 42:D6 (Arr. For Flute, Guitar & Harpsichord): III. Largo [Live]
Concerto In D Major, Twv 42:D6 (Arr. For Flute, Guitar & Harpsichord): IV. Vivace [Live]
Guitar Sonata, Op. 61: I. Allegro (Live)
Guitar Sonata, Op. 61: II. Andante (Live)
Guitar Sonata, Op. 61: III. Allegro Vivo (Live)
36 Originaltanze, Op. 9, D. 365 "Erste Walzer" (Arr. For Flute & Guitar) [Excerpt] [Live]

UPC: 061297580606
Label: Doremi Records
Release Date: 1.4.19
Format: CD

Britten / Bream / Malcolm - Aldeburgh Festival 1958-1959 (CD)