1607—Mantua, Italy
Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, considered by many the first true opera, calls for 5 trombones. Trombones are particularly prominent in the underworld scenes (Daubeny 95). An ensemble of trombones and cornettos plays in acts III and IV.
Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, considered by many the first true opera, calls for 5 trombones. Trombones are particularly prominent in the underworld scenes (Daubeny 95). An ensemble of trombones and cornettos plays in acts III and IV.