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Alison Balsom - Bach Works for Trumpet
The OHMI Trust - An Interview with Alison Balsom
Introducing the Baroque Trumpet with Alison Balsom | Classic FM
1 Con. in D maj BWV 972  
2 From Cello Suite #2 BWV 1008  
3 Agnus Dei BWV 232 from Mass in Bm  
4 Con. in Cm BWV 974  
5 Bist du bei mir: Anna Mag. NB  
6 Trio Sonata in Cmaj BWV 529  
7 Gigue BWV 1006: Partita #3 for violin  
8 Aria Variata in Am BWV 989  
9 Con. in Cmaj BWV 1055  
10 Badinerie BWV 1067 from orchestral suite #2  
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Voted Young British Classical Performer of the Year at the 2006 Classical Brits, Alison Balsom follows her critically-acclaimed album Bach: Works for Trumpet with CAPRICE, a novel and demanding programme of specially arranged popular classic works.

Included are sparkling transcriptions of Mozart's 'Rondo alla Turca' and the Queen of the Night's aria (from The Magic Flute) as well as the scintillating 'Variations on Bellini's Norma' by the French virtuoso Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-89). Amongst the more lyrical numbers, Balsom plays arrangements of Rachmaninov's haunting Vocalise and the exquisite Nocturne from Tomasi's Trumpet Concerto. She also brings her unique sound to two pieces played by the trumpet alone: Paganini's well-known violin Caprice No.24 and Debussy's Syrinx.

One of Alison Balsom's musical priorities is to widen the repertoire for her instrument. 'These pieces were not written for the trumpet, and some are very different to anything I have performed before,' she enthuses. 'Six of the arrangements are by Julian Milone - a violinist with the LPO - who does lots of arranging and orchestrating for the LPO and other musicians. I knew he'd do something fresh and original and, being a practicing musician, that I could work with him.'
 

  • September 2022 issue of GRAMOPHONE features: Alison Balsom
    Posted At: August 8, 2022
    Alison Balsom has performed with some of the greatest conductors and orchestras of our time including Pierre Boulez, Lorin Maazel, Sir Roger Norrington, l’Orchestre de Paris, San Francisco and Toronto Symphony Orchestras, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York and London Philharmonic orchestras, and has appeared as soloist at the Last Night of the BBC Proms. She regularly collaborates with some of the world’s lea...

  • As part of 30th birthday celebration, Classic fM Live presents spectacular Royal Albert Hall concert featuring Alison Balsom
    Posted At: December 16, 2021
    Classic FM writes…..Join us at London’s Royal Albert Hall for a world-class concert, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and star trumpeter Alison Balsom. Tickets now on sale! As part of our 30th birthday celebrations next year, Classic FM Live with Viking will return to the Royal Albert Hall on Monday 11 April 2022. The spectacular live concert will be a celebration of music composed for royalty, pe...

  • 3 Crossover Media Artists back for Bristol Proms this summer / Classic fm
    Posted At: March 4, 2015

    Now in its third year, Bristol Proms is back, continuing its tradition of inviting world-class artists to exploit the classical repertoire in an informal, accessible atmosphere, embracing the intimacy and unparalleled acoustics of Bristol Old Vic's theatre. This year's line-up features today's most celebrated performers and several Crossover Media Artists including - Daniel Hope on  ...

  • Alison Balsom and Milos Karadaglic play The Hollywood Bowl / Los Angeles Times review
    Posted At: August 6, 2014

    The Hollywood Bowl has always been a venue for trying out new talent. With high-definition video now part of the equation, the temptation for the Los Angeles Philharmonic to entice the most attractive young performers must be greater than ever. Tuesday night with trumpet player Alison Balsom and guitarist Milos Karadaglic, who was making his L.A. Phil debut, the L.A. Phil went straight for marketable...

  • Young British Classical Performer of the Year for 2006, Alison Balsom, presents Caprice!
    Posted At: August 26, 2013

    Voted Young British Classical Performer of the Year at the 2006 Classical Brits, Alison Balsom follows her critically-acclaimed album Bach: Works for Trumpet with Caprice, a novel and demanding programme of specially arranged popular classic works. Included are sparkling transcriptions of Mozart's 'Rondo alla Turca' and the Queen of the Night's aria (from The Magic Flute) as well as t...

  • Few things you might not know about Alison Balsom
    Posted At: August 24, 2012

    Alison Balsom is most famous for her career as a trumpet player but that's not her only interests. She also has a keen interest in yachting and has a baby boy named Charlie....
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