I just added this caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 2nd half). It reflects the long tradition of wind instruments, including trombones, playing from towers, a practice that probably continued longest in Germany and in Moravian congregations. This particular image…
Month: June 2018
19th Century Trombonist
Added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th Century, 2nd half). c. 1880—Vorstudium für den Pfingstchoral, an engraving after Th. Lederström, features an aproned trombonist (see below image; public domain).
David in the Temple…with a Group of 17th Century Instruments
As I’ve mentioned before, part of what I’m working on now with my Trombone History Timeline is refining the sources and images. When I find an additional or better source for an item, I add it to that caption. When I…
16th Century Trombone Player with Horns and Spectacles
Just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). 1592/1604—Czech Republic: A page from Graduál český features a decorated border with numerous musicians, including a trombonist. The artwork may be by painter Matouš Radouš,…
German Musician Plays “On All Kinds of Instruments”
Today I added the below caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). 1672—Lübeck, Germany: In his application for a position as a municipal musician, Hans Iwe writes that “in the beginning I learned to play music on…