Who was Aubrey Brain?
Q: Who was Aubrey Brain?
A: Aubrey Brain was a British French horn player.
Q: Were there any other French horn players in his family?
A: Yes, there were a lot of French horn players in his family.
Q: Who was Aubrey Brain's father?
A: Aubrey Brain's father was Alfred Edwin Brain senior.
Q: What was Alfred Edwin Brain senior's occupation?
A: Alfred Edwin Brain senior played in Henry Wood’s orchestra at the very first prom in 1895 and later played for the London Symphony Orchestra.
Q: Who was Aubrey Brain's brother?
A: Aubrey Brain's brother was also called Alfred Edwin Brain and was principal horn player in Henry Wood’s Queen’s Hall Orchestra.
Q: Where did Alfred Edwin Brain emigrate to and what did he do there?
A: Alfred Edwin Brain emigrated to the USA where he eventually played for the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Q: Who was the most famous French horn player in Aubrey Brain's family?
A: Aubrey Brain's son, Dennis Brain, was to become the most famous French horn player of all.
