Trumpets and other High Brass 3

A History inspired by the Joe R. and Joella F. Utley

The beautiful five-volume book series by Sabine Katharina Klaus is continued with this richly illustrated volume 3. With over 800 colour photographs and numerous drawings, it shows the intricate development of valves for brasswind instruments worldwide, from the beginnings to the early twentieth century. Key documents related to the invention of valves for brass instruments in Berlin are published for the first time in the German original and in English translation. A DVD showcases selected instruments from the Utley Collection, played by renowned trumpeters. This is essential reading for the brass player!