Alison Balsom
@alisonbalsom
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š'Baroque Concertos' is out 18 October
Joined December 2011
My new album, Baroque Concertos, is out today!. This project has been an exciting and experimental journey, but it has given me great pleasure to combine these instruments - for me truly a high point of my recording career. Listen here: @WarnerClassics
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Oops and I forgot to mention that tomorrow the album comes out ! Please do get a copy (on CD ! It also has a nice a booklet that you can actually hold in your hands)
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Iām thrilled to announce that I will be joining the team at @CheltMusicFest as Artistic Director- I canāt wait to start!.
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āTrumpet Crumpetā? Seriously? In these times of sexual equality? (And I run a festival and have two children!!).
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This is my ridiculous mute set up for my next projectā¦
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Delighted that @British_Airways and @WeAreTheMU have been in talks. @British_Airways this is a great opportunity to win back support from thousands of regular customers. The ones that NEED to take hand luggage. Thank you.
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First gig back after Covid. Luckily itās just a small venue āŗļø
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The first single from my new album āBaroque Concertosā is out today on @WarnerClassics. Itās II. Adagio from Alessandro Marcelloās Oboe Concerto in D minor and I hope it resonates with you as deeply as it does with me. Listen & pre-save the album here:
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Yes that is a pyrex salad bowl that Iām currently using as a āhatā mute for Marsalisā new Trumpet Concerto ā¦ to be upgraded soon (althoughā¦)
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Five stars for Wynton Marsalisās dazzling Trumpet Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra
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The second single from my new album āBaroque Concertosā is out today on @WarnerClassics. It's II. Larghetto from Antonio Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in D major RV 230 and I hope you enjoy our new interpretation. Listen & pre-save/pre-order the album here:
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October is here - this month, my new album 'Baroque Concertos' is finally released! Thank you for such a great response to the singles we've shared so far - I hugely appreciate it. I can't wait for you to hear the full album on Friday, 18th October:
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Thrilled to announce that I have signed a new 5 album deal with @WarnerClassics šŗ. The first album #QuietCity will be released on 26 August 2022 & explores American music of the 20th century, composed in the era of the explosion of jazz.@BrittenSinfonia @ndanielmusic @PosterTom
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@E_N_O exceeded success criteria set by @ACE_national:Younger & diverse audiences,ability to reshape,financial stability.If the govt wants to increase funding to the regions-great, but at the expense of this company?Either short-sighted,or just willfully destructive #chooseopera.
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1st mvt of Haydnās concerto really is an utter masterpiece. Just found a new thing to do that only revealed itself to me this morning after studying & performing it for about 30yrs.Looking forward to returning to this gem in Chicago next weekend
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A new trumpet! After 15 years itās time for a new one if these little devils. Thanks as always @PhilParkerLtd
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This morning @BBCRadio3 gave an exclusive play of my new single (out next Friday 27th September) on Tom Serviceās āSaturday Morningā show ~ please listen from 12ā21ā to hear it: @WarnerClassics #BaroqueConcertos #NewAlbum #PiccoloTrumpet
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My new album, Baroque Concertos, is a 10+ year passion project - blending the modern piccolo trumpet with expert Baroque musicians from across Europe. We're united by our respect and love for Trevor Pinnock and the magic he creates. Out Friday, 18th October on @WarnerClassics.
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Iām thrilled to say that Iāll be playing my first concert for 18 months on July 20th ā¦@HollywoodBowlā© with the marvellous ā¦@LAPhilā© - at LAST!
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Iām very honoured and privileged to have accepted my Freedom of the City of London today - with a (fabulous)GSMD surprise brass ensemble performance before lunch too!
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And weāre off to the races with another Baroque albumā¦
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I just really like that Iām on a list 6 names away from BeyoncĆ©.
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Behind the scenes as we prepare for the UK premiere of @wyntonmarsalisā Trumpet Concerto with Sir Antonio Pappano and the @londonsymphonyorchestra. Less than a week to goā¦
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Counting the days to amazing new Trumpet concerto by Wynton Marsalis with LSO and Antonio Pappano at Barbican on 11th April then Bristol, Cologne and Hamburg ā¦all trumpeters need to hear this piece !.
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@annalapwood Anna youāre just the best. So proud to play with you and be friends with you. š§”šŗš¹.
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Alison Balsom: āThis is the most important piece written for the trumpet in 200 yearsā | Classical music | The Guardian
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If youāre coming with kids to my concert @RoyalAlbertHall @ClassicFM tonight, I will be saying Hi to a few kids at the stage door in the foyer (door 1 I think it is) in the interval šŗ.
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Here it is, the cover to my new album #QuietCity! š. This album has been an utter joy to make. I loved every minute of the sessions with the brilliant @BrittenSinfonia, Scott Stroman, @ndanielmusic & @PosterTom. Out on @WarnerClassics on 26 August š
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V sad to hear TrinityMirrorGroup axing classical music reviews in @CambridgeNewsUK. Cambridge is full of music that deserves our attention!.
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A little bit of Saturday morning warm up / get the valves working on the E flat tptā¦
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Practicing the knotty little corners of ā¦@wyntonmarsalisā© marvellous Trumpet concerto ahead of ā¦@edintfestā© on 18th Augā¦
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Guess whoās done the lighting for my recital with @annalapwood on Saturday eve? Clue - heās in this photo from his Premiere last night
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Canāt wait to play this new incredible piece for solo trumpet and orchestra with one of the very best tomorrow night and Saturday @CristiMacelaru @Swegammaltkonto @wyntonmarsalis
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Hereās the Quiet City concert set up again - excited to play the whole album (plus two extra pieces!) next Wednesday 31st ā¦@BrittenPearsā© for the final night. See you there!
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Bach manuscripts I'm happily surfing at the British Library !
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So this is what I did today. Brilliant to be sharing live music with an real audience in a magical place.
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Thrilled to be returning to New York & Toronto next week to perform with New York Philharmonic and Toronto Symphony orchestras. A privilege!.
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Itās an honour to collaborate with you. Nothing will beat how much fun it is to sit at the kitchen table or the dinner table with you discussing all the big topics.
Excited to share a special moment as @alisonbalsom explores my Trumpet Concerto. Her insights bring a new dimension to this piece, emphasizing its unique blend of history and innovation. This performance is a celebration of the trumpet's versatility, and I can't wait for you to.
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Wynton Marsalis is performing tonight at the Cheltenham Festival. What else is there to say ? What a dream come true.
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Is there anything more boring in the whole wide world than cleaning trumpets? Procastinating means I've got 6 to do http://t.co/Rls9lDzYVr.
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Itās not too late to attend my masterclass at Cheltenham Music Festival. Itās the 8th July and Iāll be talking all things trumpet.
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Excited to share a special project with you all, very soonā¦. Hereās a little clue, any ideas?. šø Ā©ļø Hugh Carswell
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Lovely edit sessions all finished at Abbey Rd. We're so proud of our new record - out October!
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Very excited about playing with the @nyphil tonight at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York.
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Iām really looking forward to playing a concert next Sunday 3pmā¦CBSO Benevolent Fund Concert | City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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Star trumpeter Alison Balsom: āTo diminish music in education is a really big. - Classic FM
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Thrilled to hear that #QuietCity is No. 1 in the UKās Classical Artist Album Chart & the Specialist Classical Chart!. THANK YOU to all who have supported it & to @BrittenSinfonia, Scott Stroman, @ndanielmusic & @PosterTom for being wonderful collaborators.
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Yes!!!!! The @londonsymphony will be in Cheltenham on Friday night and it will be live on @ClassicFM - how often do we get to sit that close to one of the worlds very greatest ensembles? Hardly ever thatās how often.
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I will be giving a one off free masterclass in Cheltenham, England on 8th July - to apply to play look here
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The first single from my new album #QuietCity is out today!. Bernsteinās āLonely Townā, from the ballet sequence of his 1944 musical On the Town, recorded with the brilliant @BrittenSinfonia, Scott Stroman & @PosterTom. š„ š§
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On Wednesday Iāll play my first concert for 18 months to the day And I CANNOT WAIT.
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Could @itselimchan be any more amazingā¦ Iāve been around a bit and honestly sheās the perfect conductor- musically astute, technically brilliant , generous of spirit, smart as a whip, and ego in check. Take note next generation of conductors.
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As much as Iām thrilled to be playing at The Konzerthaus in Berlin tonight - I do so wish I could be cloned & be at my husbandās Royal Premiere of #1917 too. Good luck all!.
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I just adore these two. Congratulations @iestyn_davies for birthday/magical concert/prestigious medal x
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A very lovely chat with the peerless ā¦@NickyBenedettiā© about the Cheltenham Music Festival 5-14 July. Get your tickets now! ā¦
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Warmest thanks to @MannGeorgia and @BBCRadio3 for making Baroque Concertos Album of the Week on Essential Classics this week. You can listen back from 3:01:30 here:.
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It was such an honour to witness the precious institution that is @BBCYoungMus up close this year. So many teenagers continuing to make us proud of the arts in this country
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Iām delighted to reveal the 75th Cheltenham Music Festival programme. Join us this summer for a huge celebration
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Excited to join the line-up at @edintfest. I'm thrilled to be giving the Scottish premiere of @wyntonmarsalisās Trumpet Concerto on 18th Aug with @RSNO, led by @itselimchan. Wynton and I had a good chat with Tom Service on @BBCRadio3. Tune in at 2:36:00š»
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Canāt wait for you to hear this!.
š£ @alisonbalsom has announced her return to recording! šŗ. She releases 'Royal Fireworks', a collection of grand Baroque masterpieces and new versions performed with the Balsom ensemble š¶š. Out on @WarnerClassics 8 November !
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5 yearās ago today I had the immense privilege to play with the English Concert, who every year for the last 4 decades have gone from strength to strength. Far greater artists than me collaborate regularly but touring, recording and doing GABRIEL were career highlights for me.
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About to go on stage with Munich Philharmonic here. audience on their way in.
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Having been part of the @BBCYoungMus family since my own early career, itās been wonderful to return as a judge again this year. The talent & dedication of these young musicians is so inspiring. #BBCYoungMusician. Donāt miss episode 1 tonight on BBC Four:
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An absolute pleasure. canāt wait for @elbphilharmonie next week.
Thank you @alisonbalsom for a beautiful performance of Thea Musgraveās Trumpet Concerto - part of the final concert in our British Trilogy, also featuring music by Gipps and Walton
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Thank you to Classic FM for choosing Royal Fireworks as Album of the Week! Tune into Classic FM at 10.15 every day this week to hear a track from my new album
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Extremely overexcited to be here for opening concert of @OjaiFestivals led by the incredible @HanniganBarbara
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This will be AMAZING! Fundraising Concert in aid of @refugeecouncil Jan 15th 2018 at @southbankcentre London:.With #EdGardner #HilaryHahn @violincase #SophieBevan @AliceCoote @tobyspence @bassbrinbald @refugeeconcert.
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Come and join us - Handel, Bach, Biber, Telemann and Purcell gig in beautiful Ashwell on 19th Sept for restoration of Royston church.
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It was a total JOY to play with you ! Thank you for coming and playing so beautifully x.
I had such a wonderful time performing with Alison Balsom at Cheltenham Festival with Manchester Camerata directed by Caroline Pether! It was such a beautiful setting for the concert and I left feeling vey inspired āļøš„ š· šŗ @MancCamerata @alisonbalsom @CheltMusicFest
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She is THE GREATEST:.
SOO excited to share with you all my brand new series of educational videos for musicians & teachers initially focussing on the violin. šš» Check them out every Tues 1200 GMT on YouTube: #withnicky
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Friday 13th! Lucky for some. New album out today and booking is now open for my solo show at the Albert Hall 3pm Sunday 12th March! Book!.
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