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Dennis Brain (17 May 1921 – 1 September 1957) was a British horn player. From a musical family – his father and grandfather were horn players – he attended the Royal Academy of Music in London. During the Second World War he served in the Royal Air Force, playing in its band and orchestra.
Dennis Brain inspired a generation of musicians and music fans alike. Andrew Green traces the meteoric rise and tragic end of the French horn virtuoso.
Sep 22, 2015 · W.A. Mozart Horn Concerto No.1 n D major K 412 Dennis Brain, French Horn Philharmonia Orchestra Herbert von Karajan Rec. 1953.
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Oct 11, 2009 · Dennis Brain switched from the thinner sweeter sound of the Raoux to the more robust German sound of the Alexander in the early 1950s. In the Royal Academy of Music's display case it has been temporarily displaced by an exhibition of Scottish violins, so I have asked if I can see it.
Nov 27, 2007 · Dennis Brain was the Philharmonia's Principal Horn from 1945 until his tragic death in 1957. This film from our podcast takes a look behind the scenes of this years special...
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Dennis Brain was a legendary horn player who performed with the Philharmonia Orchestra and many other ensembles. He died in a car accident in 1957, leaving behind a legacy of recordings and compositions for horn.
Sep 2, 2017 · Dennis Brain, the much-loved horn player who died tragically in a motor accident 60 years ago on the morning of 1 September 1957, was a shining example of a quiet, unassuming but supremely gifted musician in a field populated by colourful characters many of whom lacked his modesty, reserve and gentle wit.
