Alfred Edwin Brain Jr.
1885–1966 (age 81)
Musician/Composer
Biography
Alfred Edwin Brain Jr. was revered as one of the finest horn players of his generation, lending his warm, noble tone to landmark orchestral performances and teaching a new wave of brass artists. His dedication to the craft of both performance and composition left audiences with an appreciation for the instrument’s expressive range.
Throughout decades of service in symphonies and recordings, his influence on orchestral brass sections became a quiet standard, helping to shape the soundtracks of the era and inspiring colleagues to pursue excellence.