A French cellist, Bricoux was the youngest member of the orchestra aboard the RMS Titanic. His musical career began with early successes, including winning a prestigious award at the Conservatory of Bologna, which set him on a path to perform across Europe. He spent time in England, where he played at the Grand Central Hotel in Leeds, before returning to France. In early 1912, Bricoux joined the RMS Carpathia, where he met pianist Theodore Brailey. Both musicians were later recruited through C.W. & F.N. Black for the Titanic’s orchestra, boarding the ship in Southampton on 10 April 1912. Although their time aboard the Titanic was short, Bricoux and his fellow musicians became part of the ship’s tragic legacy. After the disaster, French authorities declared Bricoux a deserter when he failed to respond to the 1913 military call-up. It wasn’t until 2000 that he was officially declared dead, and in recognition of his contribution, a commemorative plaque was installed in his hometown to honour his memory.