After moving to Los Angeles in 1948, Reese and Doris Gothie became devoted fans and subscribers of the LA Phil. Following Reese’s passing, Doris wished to honor his memory and ensure that future generations would continue to be inspired by the music that uplifted them throughout their lives. In 2001, Doris Gothie donated her home—retaining the right to live there for the rest of her life—and named the Fourth horn position in the orchestra the Reese and Doris Gothie Chair.

We are incredibly grateful to Reese and Doris for their lasting legacy gift.

Please contact us at legacy@laphil.org or 213 972 3458 to join Reese and Doris in leaving a legacy gift to the LA Phil.

brianBRIAN DRAKE, Horns

Reese and Doris Gothie Chair

Chosen by Carlo Maria Giulini, Brian Drake joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1979 as Fourth horn and was appointed Third horn nine years later. A versatile hornist, he has played every chair in the section, serving as acting Second horn and acting Associate Principal horn as needed. In the 2014/15 season, he returned to his roots on Fourth horn, glad to once again be providing the bass note to the horn section.

Brian considers himself fortunate to have worked with many great musicians, including Giulini, Boulez, Leinsdorf, Bernstein, Ligeti, and Lutosławski, and to have had the chance to travel around the world with the Los Angeles Philharmonic on tour. He has taught on the faculties of California State University, Los Angeles and Chapman University, and he enjoys encouraging young brass players by leading sectional rehearsals at high school and college levels.