“Sparkling Pines“ by Gyan Riley: Remembering Julian Bream

This video is part of our online series: Remembering Julian Bream. The New York Guitar Festival invited some of our favorite artists to reflect on the life and musical legacy of the Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist and lutenist Julian Bream, who died at his home in Wiltshire, England on August 14, 2020, at the age of 87.  Gyan Riley is a virtuoso guitarist and composer who plays classical, steel-string, and electric guitars.  His repertoire includes his own music and that of his father, the influential composer Terry Riley.  He has most recently written music for the PBS documentary series Hemingway. The NYGF and the performing artists are asking viewers to donate to MusiCares. Learn more about the charitable foundation of The Recording Academy’s MusicCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, and donate to help the music community affected by the pandemic, here: