Valved Ophicleide (Bombardon) in B-flat

Franz Leibelt Austrian

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Rotary valves following the model of Ferdinand Hell (1844). Leibelt's instrument is a blend of valved ophecleide and bombardon, both which were designed in 1835. Later, this model fused with euphoniums, tubas, and "small basses."

Valved Ophicleide (Bombardon) in B-flat, Franz Leibelt (Austrian, Rothan 1814–1856 Innsbruck), Brass, Austrian

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Valved Ophicleide (Bombardon) in B-flat, Franz Leibelt (Austrian, Rothan 1814–1856 Innsbruck), Brass, Austrian
Valved Ophicleide (Bombardon) in B-flat, Franz Leibelt (Austrian, Rothan 1814–1856 Innsbruck), Brass, Austrian
Valved Ophicleide (Bombardon) in B-flat, Franz Leibelt (Austrian, Rothan 1814–1856 Innsbruck), Brass, Austrian

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