Strangely enough I always associate Bream with a willingness to flog his bollocks off on demanding contemporary classical music pieces that most of us would find difficult to listen to. His dedication is amazing to this form of music.

I think you have to grant that there must be great substance in these works. Otherwise why would a great artist like Bream be attracted to them.

Its a strange contrast - this avuncular, rather jolly man and his fascination with reletlessly challenging music.