In German biblical tradition, trombones are associated with the fall of Jericho and the announcement of life after death, as described in 1 Corinthians 15.
Album & Artwork
The album title "Trombone Angels" refers to ceramic figures found at German Christmas markets, which sometimes hold trombones.
Cultural Impact
The German translation of the Bible by Martin Luther rendered the Hebrew word for 'ram's horn' as 'Posaune' (trombone), influencing the instrument's association with biblical events.
Composition History
Gunnar Jansson's Missa for Four Trombones was commissioned in 1983 by the trombone section of the Malmö Symphony Orchestra.
Notable Performances
The Triton Trombone Quartet achieved a breakthrough in 1986 by winning first prize at the 3rd International Chamber Music Competition for Brass in Barcs, Hungary, led by Philip Jones.
Performer Biography
The Triton Trombone Quartet, formed in 1982, was named after Triton, son of the sea god Poseidon, who was one of the earliest wind players in history.
Compositional Technique
Johannes Kretz's work "...alles Ding währt seine Zeit..." for four trombones and computer-generated sounds uses a "tone-colour chorale" derived from a microtonal nine-note chord.
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