Dennis Brain (May 17, 1921, in London – September 1, 1957) was a British virtuoso horn player and was largely credited for popularizing the horn as a solo classical instrument with the post-war British public. With the collaboration of Herbert von Karajan and the Philharmonia Orchestra, he produced what many still consider to be the definitive recordings of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's horn concerti.
Dennis Brain was born in London to a family alrea...
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Dennis Brain (May 17, 1921, in London – September 1, 1957) was a British virtuoso horn player and was largely credited for popularizing the horn as a solo classical instrument with the post-war British public. With the collaboration of Herbert von Karajan and the Philharmonia Orchestra, he produced what many still consider to be the definitive recordings of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's horn concerti.
Dennis Brain was born in London to a family already well-known for producing fine horn players.
His grandfather, Alfred Edwin Brain Sr. (Feb. 4, 1860 – 25 Oct. 1925), was considered one of the top horn soloists of his time.
His uncle, Alfred Edwin Brain Jr. (Oct. 24, 1885 – Mar. 29, 1966), had a successful career playing horn in the United States with the New York Symphony Society and later as a soloist in Hollywood.
His father, Aubrey Brain (July 12, 1893 – Sept. 21, 1955), held the principal horn position in the BBC Symphony Orchestra and was also a teacher. Aubrey Brain produced the first...
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