Alfred Holmes (composer)

The brothers made their professional debut together when Alfred was just 10 years old, performing in concert as duettists at the Haymarket Theatre on 13 July 1847.

The brothers parted ways in 1864 with Alfred settling in Paris and Henry remaining in London.

[1] In Paris, Holmes was highly active as a composer and produced a large amount of music during his 12 years there.

[2] His other symphonies were also given programmatic names, such as Robinhood, The Siege of Paris, Charles XII and Romeo and Juliet.

[3] He was also active as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concert soloist; notably forming his own string quartet, and taught the violin privately.