Today I added the below painting and caption to both the Trombone History Timeline and the Alto Trombone History Timeline. Among other things, the engraving on the bell is quite detailed (click on image to expand). Notice also that the…
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Recording: Gabrieli with 6 Trombones
I just added the below video to the Gabrieli caption that was already in place in the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). The video features six trombones from His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts. It’s a beautiful rendition of a…
Angel Trombonist in Baroque Germany
I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (1626-1650). I also added it to both the collection of angel trombonists and the collection of images demonstrating the grip of the early trombone. Although this painting was…
Angel Trombonist in Northern Italy
I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—2nd half). This portrayal of a trombone is a little unusual, but it does reflect the general shape of the instrument. 1679—Certosa di Pavia, Italy: A fresco…
Trombone-Playing Cherub from Spanish Baroque
Today I added the first image below to the Trombone History Timeline (see top image and caption). I also added it to the HubPages article, Trombone History: Cherubs Playing the Trombone. It brings to mind another Marian painting, very close…
Dance Music from Baroque London
I have just finished updating the below entry from the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). This is fairly well-known music to modern brass quintet players; modern arrangements generally give the 2 cornet parts to trumpets, the alto sackbut part…
Alto Trombone Music in the German Baroque
I just added the below entry to both the general Trombone History Timeline and the Alto Trombone History Timeline. In this blog post I have included the Praetorius illustration for the sake of convenience (it’s not included with the entry…
Early Baroque Works for Trombone with Voice
Today I added the below entry to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). The early Baroque was a busy time in the history of the trombone. Look at the number of entries in the timeline just for the year…
Early Baroque Trombone Music on Period Instruments
I just added the below heading and video to the Trombone History Timeline. Among the pieces listed is one of the oldest original trombone quartets. The video features that quartet, with terrific playing on period instruments. Enjoy! 1629—Nuremberg, Germany: Numerous works from Biagio…
Trombone Music from the Early Baroque
I just added the below seven entries to the Trombone History Timeline—17th century (first half). They all refer to music that specifies trombone, and the information comes from A Catalog of Music for the Cornett, an excellent and thorough resource…