Robert M. Stumpf II ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
>I am working on transcribing the memories of the principal oboist of the
>Houston Symphony. In one paragraph he makes reference to 'the Beethoven
>Symphony that has trombones in the last movement.' I am not sure which he
>is referring to since 5, 6 and 9 all have trombones at some point. Can
>someone help me here?
Almost certainly 5, as a) it only uses the trombones in the finale and b)
was the first appearance in a symphony of the trombone (and the piccolo for
that matter).
Deryk Barker
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