Cerveny CEP 531-4T TZ Thomas Zsivkovits Bb-Baritone Lacquered

Baritone from Bohemian Craftsmanship for Thomas "Schiffko" Zsivkovits!

The Cerveny CEP 531-4 T TZ Signature Baritone by Thomas Zsivkovits blends design elements and production techniques from the golden era of traditional Czech brass instrument making. Combined with innovative and ergonomic features, it fully meets the demands of today’s discerning baritone player.

Schiffko’s baritone responds easily and scores with excellent handling, solid intonation, and the "singing sound" Cerveny baritones are known for. The CEP 531-4T TZ is a true "workhorse" in the best sense and a loyal companion designed for use in brass bands, yet it also confidently tackles concert repertoire—as Thomas Zsivkovits has impressively demonstrated with Thomas Gansch’s "Brass Music Supergroup."

High-Quality Components and Thoughtful Features for Comfortable Playing

The body, valve cluster, bell, and valve caps of the CEP531-4T TZ are made of brass (lightweight), ensuring clear intonation and good response across all registers. The leadpipe and inner slides are crafted from nickel silver, significantly increasing durability, while the main tuning slide is made of red brass.

Perfect handling is guaranteed by the adjustable thumb ring and the adjustable tuning trigger for the 1st valve, operated with the thumb. The valve cluster features minibal joints, ensuring smooth and reliable valve action. The water key is mounted on the main tuning slide.

The baritone is delivered in a sturdy hard shell case and includes a silver-plated mouthpiece.

About Thomas Zsivkovits

Starting in 1996, Thomas Zsivkovits attended the trombone preparatory course with Professor Erik Hainzl (Tonkünstler Orchestra Lower Austria) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, Oberschützen branch. From 2002 to 2003, he was taught by guest professor Harald Matjacic (Vienna Volksoper). In March 2003, he passed the first diploma exam in concert trombone with distinction.

He completed his military service with the Burgenland Military Band in Eisenstadt. Afterwards, he was instructed by the renowned bass trombonist of the Vienna Philharmonic, Prof. Johann Ströcker. He passed the subsequent IGP classical diploma exam in trombone with "excellent success." He earned his Bachelor’s degree in concert trombone in 2007 and his Master of Arts in 2008.

"Schiffko" has made a name for himself as a brass soloist (tenor horn, baritone, trombone, bass trumpet) as well as a composer and arranger in the brass music scene of the German-speaking region. He was founder and leader of the legendary "Blaskapelle Tschecharanka" and a member of "eine kleine dorfMusik," and he is active in various formations and projects in jazz and popular music.

Currently, Thomas Zsivkovits teaches "low brass" at the Johann Sebastian Bach Music School in Vienna and at the J.M. Hauer Music School in Wiener Neustadt. He plays with Thomas Gansch’s Brass Music Supergroup and hosts the podcast "Schiffkos Music Talk," where he talks with brass legends and music professionals.

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