Dennis Brain, Mozart, Brahms, Marin Marais - Unique BBC Sound Archive Recordings From His Last Broadcasts
Review by Musab Mobashir
The album "Unique BBC Sound Archive Recordings From His Last Broadcasts" features the exceptional talents of Dennis Brain, Mozart, Brahms, and Marin Marais. The album showcases Brain's mastery of the French horn, and his performances are a testament to his skill and passion for music.
The recordings are taken from Brain's last broadcasts with the BBC, and they capture the essence of his artistry. The album features a range of pieces, including Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 4, Brahms' Horn Trio, and Marais' Suite in D Major.
Brain's performances are flawless, and he brings a depth of emotion to each piece that is truly captivating. The album is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates classical music and the French horn.
Album: Unique BBC Sound Archive Recordings From His Last Broadcasts
Rating: 4.0
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Download
Filename: dennis-brain-mozart-brahms-marin-marais-unique-bbc-sound.zip- MP3 size: 47.6 mb
- FLAC size: 269.5 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Horn Quintet In E Flat, K 407 | ||
| 2nd Movement | ||
| 1st Movement | ||
| Le Basque | ||
| 3rd Movement | ||
| Horn Trio In E Flat, Op 40 | ||
| 4th Movement |
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Catalog Numbers
- REB 175
- BBC-22175
Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Mono
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Distributed By | Polydor Ltd. |
| Marketed By | BBC Enterprises |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Andrew Prewett |
| Horn | Dennis Brain |
| Photography By | Andrew Prewett |
| Producer | Sylvia Cartner |
| Sleeve Notes | Denis Matthews, Wilfrid Parry |
Notes
- Brahms from a live broadcast of 15/2/57
- Mozart from a broadcast of 3/11/56
- Marais live from Edinburgh 24/8/57
- The performance of Marais' Le Basque is preceded by Dennis Brain's spoken introduction to the audience. This was recorded one week before his death in a car crash.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (stamped): 420 05
- Matrix / Runout: A-I BBC 22175 A
- Matrix / Runout: A-I BBC 22175 B.
About Dennis Brain, Mozart, Brahms, Marin Marais
British horn player (Born 17 May 1921 London, England, UK Died 1 September 1957 Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, UK).
He studied at the under his father's tutelage. Brain debuted in performance on 6 October 1938, playing second horn under his father with the . At the age of 21, he was appointed to the first horn position in the . He (and his brother) then joined . Dennis began the while still in the RAF, and later expanded it to the . After the Second World War, he filled the position as principal horn in the newly founded and . He played with , both on recordings and in concert.
Son of & , and brother of . Nephew of .
Name Vars
- Brain
- D. Brain
- Denis Brain
