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The first time I recall being impressed with a “classical” trumpet was back in what seems like the Middle Ages when I heard a recording
“A vehicle of expression” is how Alison Balsom describes the trumpet after its technical and physical demands have been mastered and the instrument’s potential can
The trumpet is not a particularly ingratiating solo instrument in classical repertoire. For extended works, such as concertos, its sound can be fatiguing, owing to
Trumpeter Alison Balsom’s bold and brilliant playing engenders a fresh-eared listening of the warhorse Haydn and Hummel concertos. Balsom’s robust phrasing combined with a confidence
The repertoire on Caprice may border on “pops”, yet it provides a wide-ranging showcase for British trumpeter Alison Balsom’s extraordinary instrumental prowess. Listen to her
