I recall reading a Dennis Brain biography years ago in which there was a
picture of Dennis and (I think) Norman del Mar, from their Royal Academy
days. They are standing out in front of an orchestra and, if I recall
correctly, playing a Brahms piece.
The question, what Brahms work would feature
In the bio by Stephen Pettitt, p 64 shows a photo with Richard
Hargreaves (baritone), Dennis, and John Burden (horn) in front
of an orchestra (Royal Academy?) conducted by Herbert Withers. The
piece in rehearsal is Grieg's Der Einsame.
And for 2 horns and choir, Brahms wrote some lovely songs for
Whenever I see Grieg's name I think back to several years ago, when our
orchestra league published a flyer to advertise an upcoming concert which
stated that on the program was Greg's Piano Concerto. Everyone was amused
except the music director (who otherwise has a great sense of humor). We
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