Carl Bernhard Schloesser

Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images

July 15, 2010 By wkimball 3 Comments

Gallegos choir practice

I recently came across two humorous ophicleide images from 19th century France (1847 and 1862, below) while doing some trombone history research. The ophicleide, by the way, is a fellow low brass instrument—a 19th century invention that is considered a predecessor to the modern tuba. An extension of the keyed bugle into the bass register, [...]

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Trombone History Image: A Rehearsal

February 8, 2010 By wkimball Leave a Comment

Added another image to the 19th century timeline (2nd half). What is it about trombonists? c. 1870—Carl Bernhard Schloesser’s Une Repetition General depicts a lively band rehearsal, probably in the Black Forest region. A mixture of young and old players are represented, the trombonist taking a break to refresh himself (see above lithograph by Thielly after [...]

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