1844

Hector Berlioz, makes the following interesting observation in his orchestration textbook about use of trombone with harp: “On their own [harps], or in groups of two, three or four, they are also felicitous in effect combined with the orchestra or accompanying vocal or instrumental solos. Of all known timbres it is odd that horns, trombones and brass instruments in general blend best with harps (Macdonald 73).