Last week I posted Early Trombone and the Dance, focusing on the dance role of the alta capella, of which the trombone was a regular member. This follow-up post deals with the trombone and dance in more recent trombone history. Once again, I have taken highlights from entries and images found in the Trombone History Timeline. [...]
Trombone History: A “Grand Trombone Solo” in New Orleans
January 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Added the following to the 19th century timeline (1st half) about a solo performance by Felippe Cioffi. Cioffi, who is mentioned numerous times in the 19th century timeline, was a remarkable trombone soloist who spent his career in New York, New Orleans, and London. 1835—New Orleans, Louisiana: An advertisement for a “grand ballet dance” at [...]