Julian Bream's My Life in Music DVD - Major New York Times Review
'"Julian Bream - My Life in Music'" is a delight from start to finish; what is made clear is Bream's absolute commitment to music...and his sheer determination, like Segovia's, to raise the classical guitar to the level of a serious concert instrument through the commissioning of new works and an uncompromising attitude to promoting them. This is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest musicians of our time'.
William Yeoman, Classical Source [read the full review]
The disc also receives a five star review in the January edition of Classical Music:
'Having despaired of the 21st century's obsession with speed in all things, Bream astutely observes by comparison that 'music pursues its own natural rhythm as its articulation unfolds organically in physical time'. It's an insightful observation and the key to Bream's approach to his art and life. As the film looks back over his musical career, Bream draws the viewer in with his natural magnetism. There are clips galore, specially film performances, and a garland of extras including a complete discography, research notes and a guitar timeline. Essential viewing'.
Julian Haylock, Classical Music Jan 07
A major new review of 'My Life in Music' has recently appeared in the New York Times:
'For anyone passionate about the guitar and lute repertories, Julian Bream’s annual tours used to be highlights of the concert season. His guitar programs invariably included something new, written for him by composers like Britten, Walton, Takemitsu and Hans Werner Henze. And his lute programs helped win an audience for John Dowland and his Elizabethan contemporaries long before Sting set his sights on him. It was a recording by Mr. Bream and the tenor Peter Pears that introduced Sting to this music, and Sting’s successful CD “Songs From the Labyrinth” inspired Sony BMG Masterworks to restore some Bream recordings to the catalog'.
Alan Kozzin, New York Times [read the full review]
To order the DVD, please visit www.avierecords.com.
