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Julian Bream

English classical guitarist and lutenist (1933-2020) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 87

Julian Alexander Bream was an English classical guitarist and lutenist. Regarded as one of the most distinguished classical guitarists of the 20th century, he played a significant role in improving the public perception of the classical guitar as a respectable instrument.

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2020Died14 August 20202013Gramophone Award for Lifetime AchievementAward2009Honorary DoctorateAward1997Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Instrumentalist)Award1985Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1964Officer of the Order of the British EmpireAward1933Born15 July 1933

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Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement2013
Honorary Doctorate2009
Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Instrumentalist)1997
Commander of the Order of the British Empire1985
Officer of the Order of the British Empire1964
Walter Willson Cobbett Medal

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Over the course of a career that spanned more than half a century, Bream also helped revive interest in the lute.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2020 · aged 87

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