1784—Berlin, Germany

Critic Friedrich Nicolai comments on the trombone’s use in Northern Germany relative to Austria and Bavaria: “In our region [Northern Germany] the trombone has become almost totally uncommon for full-voiced music. In Austria and Bavaria this instrument is still very much in use and well played, especially in the church. Gluck has used it in his operas and ballets, often with the most successful result” (Mac Intyre 709).