John Alexandra
British bassoonist. Born in 1891 - Died in 1957. He studied at the [l527847]. Former member of the [a=Royal Scottish National Orchestra] and the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (1920-1932). He controversially defected to joining the [a=London Philharmonic Orchestra] in 1932 as 2nd Bassoon, eventually becoming Principal Bassoon for many years. His younger brother, the classical bassoonist [b]George Alexandra[/b], joined him in the LPO in 1935.
