I just added the below image to the post, Serpent & Images: History and Images. The two trombone-like instruments are pretty curious, especially the one on the right. c. 1600—Germany: An image depicting a quintet of civic wind players (Stadtpfeifer) includes what may be a serpent (see far right of below image; public domain) [...]
Happy New Year!
December 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Happy New Year! Below is a great little image reflecting the Stadpfiefer/Moravian tradition of trombonists playing from towers, an important part of the history of the trombone. For more information about the image, see the 20th Century Timeline.
Trombone Image: 20th Century Sculpture Inspired by 16th Century Print
November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Added the following to the 20th Century Trombone History Timeline: 1989—Soest, Germany: Sculptor Kord Winter fashions a trio of musicians in honor of one of the city’s most famous residents, 16th century artist Heinrich Aldegrever. The sculpture makes reference to Aldegrever’s Die Posaunisten from the series The Great Wedding Dances of 1538 (see 16th century timeline) (see above [...]