The master’s thesis titled The Most Prominent European Trombonists after World War I explores the development of the trombone as a musical instrument and the key figures who shaped its performance and pedagogical traditions in Europe following 1918. The author presents the historical, technical, and artistic context, highlighting the impact of the war on musical production and the institutionalization of trombone education. Special emphasis is placed on the most influential European trombonists of this period, including André Lafosse, Vladislav Blazhevich, Denis Wick, Branimir Slokar, Michel Becquet, Christian Lindberg, and Jacques Mauger. Their lives, musical careers, discographies, pedagogical work, innovations in trombone design, and teaching methods are presented in detail. In addition to the analysis of the instrument’s development, the thesis examines the broader influence of the trombone in chamber, orchestral, and jazz music, technical advancements of the instrument, pedagogical methods, and modern performance practices. A special chapter features an interview with Branimir Slokar, offering a personal perspective from one of Europe’s leading trombonists.
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