– Richard Wigmore, Gramophone, October 2008
Alison Balsom has cemented an international reputation as a distinctive young artist and one of classical music’s great ambassadors.
In 2006 alone, Alison picked up both a Gramophone and a Classical Brit Award, performed at the BBC’s Proms in the Park, and released her Caprice album to great critical acclaim.
An EMI Classics exclusive artist, Alison performs a wide range of repertoire on both modern and baroque trumpets. Working regularly with leading orchestras and conductors, Alison also has a vigorous recital programme and performs with her own ‘Balsom Ensemble’.
Last season saw Alison debut with the LA and Hong Kong Philharmonics, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen while 0809 highlights include concerto appearances with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Camerata Salzburg, Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Opera National de Bordeaux and Orchestre de Paris.
Alison was crowned “Female Artist of the Year” at the 2009 Classical BRIT Awards for her Haydn/Hummel Trumpet Concertos album. She will perform at the legendary Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with the BBC Symphony Orchestra on 12 September 2009.
Biography
Alison Balsom's new album: Haydn & Hummel
