The latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline is a beautiful recording of Tobias Michael’s Man sol dich nicht mehr (1637). Special thanks to Audrey Christensen Manganaro (bass sackbut); it is a live recording from her’s master’s recital at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in…
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Trombone in Baroque Salzburg
The latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half) is found below. The slide of the trombone is obscured by a cloud. 1672—Salzburg, Austria: Frans de Neve’s Allegory of Fame, located in the ceiling of the Schöne…
Trombone in 19C Dance
The image and caption below were just added to the Trombone History Timeline (19c, 2nd half). I also added them to the post, Trombone and the Dance, which includes details about the association of trombone with dance throughout the instrument’s history….
Another Northern Italian Trombone
Below is the latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, first half). As you can see from the map I posted recently of Trombone Art in European Churches, there are quite a few examples in northern Italy. I will be…
Trombone in French Baroque Print
Below is the latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). 1667—France: Mort d’Amnon, fils de David, a print by Jean Le Pautre, shows a trombone playing with a group of musicians from a raised platform or…
Trombone in 19th Century Political Cartoons: Six Images
The latest iconography to be added to the Trombone History Timeline are 2 political images from the 19th century. Here they are, below (1886 and 1887), along with 4 others from the timeline. Enjoy! 1827—London: A political cartoon by John…
Three British Travelers, 1825-1829: A Snapshot in Trombone History
INTRODUCTION Between 1825 and 1829, three different British travelers, all musicians, took separate journeys throughout Europe, recording specific musical events and impressions in their “travel diaries.” The trips took place in 1825, 1827, and 1829, and centered around Germany and…
Trombone in Allegory of Peace
Here’s the latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline. It is one of many allegorical depictions from the Low Countries that include trombone. The left-hand grip of the trombone is unusual, and the plane of the instrument appears to be incorrect…
Off the Wall Trombones
Today I added the top image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). Included below that are two additional historical images that show a trombone hanging on a wall. Interestingly, all three are entitled Music, and all three images…
19C African American Circus Band
The latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 2nd half): 1884—Owensboro, Kentucky: A photograph labeled Sell’s Bros Side Show Band, Prof. Solomon White, leader, features a group of 10 African American brass and percussion players, including valve trombone (see…