David Leisner: 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.  David Leisner is the guitarist who almost wasn’t.  A promising career was derailed by focal dystonia in the 1980s, but Leisner discovered ways to regain the use of his hand.  He now teaches both guitar and muscle training for musicians.  A composer and virtuoso player, he is co-chair of the guitar department at Manhattan School of Music. 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: