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Julian Bream Festival
First transmitted in 1978, Julian Bream performs works by Bach, Villa-Lobos, Albeniz and Britten at Old Wardour Castle.
First transmitted in 1978, Julian Bream performs works by Bach (Prelude, Fugue and Allegro), Villa-Lobos (Preludes Nos 3, 1 and 2) and Albeniz (‘Granada', 'Cadiz' and 'Sevilla' from Suite Espagnol) at Old Wardour Castle. Bream concludes the recital with Nocturnal after John Dowland. Based on ‘Come Heavy Sleep’ by John Dowland, it was written for Julian Bream by long-time collaborator Benjamin Britten in 1963.
Last on
Wed 1 Feb 197820:10
BBC Two except East & South East
BBC Four Modern Classical Music Collection
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Julian Bream |
| Producer | Herbert Chappell |
| Sound | Graham Haines |
| Lighting | Bert Robinson |
Broadcast
- Wed 1 Feb 197820:10BBC Two except East & South East
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