Alison Balsom plays Paganini Caprice no. 24 (arr. Milone/Balsom). It is taken from her album "Caprice" (EMI Classics 353 2552). Alison Balsom (born 1978, Hertfordshire) is an English trumpet soloist. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama the Paris Conservatory, and also with Håkan Hardenberger. In 2006, Alison won 'Young British Classical Performer' at the 2006 Classical BRIT Awards and was also awarded the 'Classic FM Listeners' Choice Award at the Classic FM Gramophone Awards. Her third album (the second disc in the EMI contract), "Caprice" was released in September 2006 and was awarded the title of 'Solo CD of the Year 2006' by Brass Band World magazine. |
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