expanding his interest in the neglected area of chamber music, brain formed a wind quintet with his brother in 1946. this group eventually grew in size and toured in (germany), italy and austria. brain also founded a trio with pianist wilfrid parry and violinist jean pougnet. the trio toured scotland twice and made plans to tour australia in the winter of 1957. briefly, brain put together a chamber ensemble consisting of his friends so that he could conduct music.