[Trombone-l] When to use what instrumentation

[Fred Hudson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eliezer Aharoni" <eanogmus at netvision.net.il>



Some views about using an Alto:

2. Use the alto for all classic stuff -Bach Handel Mozart Bethoveen Schubert
Medelsohn etc.

Can anyone recommend a recording of the Schubert Great C Major (7/9) in 
which it is known for sure that the first part is played on alto? Both of my 
recordings date from the 50's; Toscanini and the NBC and Krips with the 
London Symphony. I'm reasonably certain these were made prior to the alto 
renaissance and I would like to compare the tonality. Granted the recording 
quality, particularly on the Toscanini monophonic may create a real apples 
and oranges comparison but It wouldn't hurt a bit to have an updated 
interpretation.

BTW - When the Asheville, NC, Symphony performed this in the 60's I played 
1st on a King 2B, the second played a 3B and the third played a 4BF. It was 
the only time in the twelve years I played there that the trombone section 
was acknowledged for a "bow".

Fred H