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Alison Balsom

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2 years

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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Alison Balsom

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7 years

I’m thrilled to announce that I will be joining the team at @CheltMusicFest as Artistic Director- I can’t wait to start!

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2 years

My next concert…

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

7 years

“Trumpet Crumpet”? Seriously? In these times of sexual equality? (And I run a festival and have two children!!)

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

3 years

This is my ridiculous mute set up for my next project…

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

Carry on practicing Telemann or go surfing?

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Alison Balsom

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7 years

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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

2 years

First gig back after Covid. Luckily it’s just a small venue ☺️

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

20 days

The first single from my new album ‘Baroque Concertos’ is out today on @WarnerClassics . It’s II. Adagio from Alessandro Marcello’s 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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Alison Balsom

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8 months

Yes that is a pyrex salad bowl that I’m currently using as a ‘hat’ mute for Marsalis’ new Trumpet Concerto … to be upgraded soon (although…)

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Alison Balsom

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3 years

I just love trumpet and organ rehearsals !

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 months

Five stars for Wynton Marsalis’s dazzling Trumpet Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra

Five stars for Wynton Marsalis’s dazzling Trumpet Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra

Also reviewed: the London Philharmonic’s scrupulous performance of Michael Tippett’s second symphony

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Alison Balsom

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The second single from my new album ‘Baroque Concertos’ 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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Alison Balsom

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2 years

@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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Alison Balsom

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3 years

Thrilled to announce that I have signed a new 5 album deal with @WarnerClassics 🎺 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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Alison Balsom

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5 years

1st mvt of Haydn’s 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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Alison Balsom

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3 years

A new trumpet! After 15 years it’s time for a new one if these little devils. Thanks as always @PhilParkerLtd

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

1 month

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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Alison Balsom

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12 days

This morning @BBCRadio3 gave an exclusive play of my new single (out next Friday 27th September) on Tom Service’s ‘Saturday Morning’ show ~ please listen from 12’21” to hear it: @WarnerClassics #BaroqueConcertos #NewAlbum #PiccoloTrumpet

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Alison Balsom

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3 years

I’m thrilled to say that I’ll be playing my first concert for 18 months on July 20th ⁦ @HollywoodBowl ⁩ with the marvellous ⁦ @LAPhil ⁩ - at LAST!

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Alison Balsom

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6 years

I’m 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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Alison Balsom

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9 months

And we’re off to the races with another Baroque album…

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

2 years

I just really like that I’m on a list 6 names away from Beyoncé.

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

3 years

Little rehearsal here today…

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 months

Behind the scenes as we prepare for the UK premiere of @wyntonmarsalis ’ Trumpet Concerto with Sir Antonio Pappano and the @londonsymphonyorchestra . Less than a week to go…

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 months

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 …all trumpeters need to hear this piece !

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

2 years

@annalapwood Anna you’re just the best. So proud to play with you and be friends with you. 🧡🎺🎹

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6 months

Alison Balsom: ‘This is the most important piece written for the trumpet in 200 years’ | Classical music | The Guardian

Alison Balsom: ‘This is the most important piece written for the trumpet in 200 years’

From elephant blasts to spiritual jazz, Wynton Marsalis’s concerto is a history of the world in trumpet form. As she prepares to give the UK premiere, Balsom describes the thrill of playing it

www.theguardian.com

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

2 years

If you’re 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 🎺

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

3 years

I am just so happy to be here ⁦ @HollywoodBowl ⁩

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Alison Balsom

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2 years

Here it is, the cover to my new album #QuietCity ! 📀 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 👉

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

7 years

V sad to hear TrinityMirrorGroup axing classical music reviews in @CambridgeNewsUK . Cambridge is full of music that deserves our attention!

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

3 years

A little bit of Saturday morning warm up / get the valves working on the E flat tpt…

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

2 years

Guess who’s done the lighting for my recital with @annalapwood on Saturday eve? Clue - he’s in this photo from his Premiere last night

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

8 months

Can’t 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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Practicing the knotty little corners of ⁦ @wyntonmarsalis ⁩ marvellous Trumpet concerto ahead of ⁦ @edintfest ⁩ on 18th Aug…

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Alison Balsom

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2 years

Here’s the Quiet City concert set up again - excited to play the whole album (plus two extra pieces!) next Wednesday 31st ⁦ @BrittenPears ⁩ for the final night. See you there!

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

8 years

Bach manuscripts I'm happily surfing at the British Library !

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

The beautiful bowl tonight

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

3 years

And off we go again…

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

3 years

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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

8 years

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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@alisonbalsom

5 years

Wynton Marsalis is performing tonight at the Cheltenham Festival. What else is there to say ? What a dream come true.

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 months

It’s 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

Wynton Marsalis

@wyntonmarsalis

6 months

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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Alison Balsom

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10 years

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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

#NewProfilePic

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

3 years

Excited to share a special project with you all, very soon… Here’s a little clue, any ideas? 📸 ©️ Hugh Carswell

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 years

It’s not too late to attend my masterclass at Cheltenham Music Festival. It’s the 8th July and I’ll be talking all things trumpet

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

8 years

Lovely edit sessions all finished at Abbey Rd... We're so proud of our new record - out October!

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

8 years

Very excited about playing with the @nyphil tonight at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

9 years

New album nearly ready

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

1 year

I’m really looking forward to playing a concert next Sunday 3pm…CBSO Benevolent Fund Concert | City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

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@alisonbalsom

2 years

Star trumpeter Alison Balsom: ‘To diminish music in education is a really big... - Classic FM

‘To diminish music in education is a really big mistake’ – star trumpeter Alison Balsom

Multi award-winning trumpet soloist, artistic director and music education ambassador, Alison Balsom, speaks exclusively to Classic FM’s Moira Stuart. Hear the full interview on Global Player.

www.classicfm.com

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

Showtime (nearly but crucially, not quite)

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

2 years

Thrilled to hear that #QuietCity is No. 1 in the UK’s 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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

8 years

This morning

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

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 that’s how often.

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

8 years

Merry Christmas from The Balsom Ensemble!

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

7 years

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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

1 year

Such an exciting night and new chapter for the trumpet… @CleveOrchestra @wyntonmarsalis

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

2 years

The first single from my new album #QuietCity is out today! Bernstein’s “Lonely Town”, from the ballet sequence of his 1944 musical On the Town, recorded with the brilliant @BrittenSinfonia , Scott Stroman & @PosterTom . 🎥 🎧

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 years

On Wednesday I’ll play my first concert for 18 months to the day And I CANNOT WAIT.

Winter Lights

The BBC Concert Orchestra casts a light into the darkness of December, with this wintry themed concert featuring star trumpeter Alison Balsom.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

8 years

A joy to be back with the fabulous @TorontoSymphony for tomorrow evening's concert here:

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

2 months

Could @itselimchan be any more amazing… I’ve been around a bit and honestly she’s 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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

Last night ⁦ @elbphilharmonie ⁩

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

As much as I’m thrilled to be playing at The Konzerthaus in Berlin tonight - I do so wish I could be cloned & be at my husband’s Royal Premiere of #1917 too. Good luck all!

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

I just adore these two. Congratulations @iestyn_davies for birthday/magical concert/prestigious medal x

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

A very lovely chat with the peerless ⁦ @NickyBenedetti ⁩ about the Cheltenham Music Festival 5-14 July. Get your tickets now! ⁦

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

7 years

Me too ! Honoured to gig with the Dame

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

Thanking my glorious string section last night

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

7 years

I’m so thrilled about this:

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

9 years

Sunday morning http://t.co/Sfqiewg3Yo

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 years

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

Pianist Lauren Zhang wins BBC Young Musician 2018

The 16-year-old from Birmingham won the title in the 40th year of the competition

www.theguardian.com

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

10 years

Time for a concerto... http://t.co/AjUOEh1vCM

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 years

I’m delighted to reveal the 75th Cheltenham Music Festival programme...Join us this summer for a huge celebration

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

Can’t wait for you to hear this!

PremierClassical

@PremierClassica

5 years

📣 @alisonbalsom has announced her return to recording! 🎺 She releases 'Royal Fireworks', a collection of grand Baroque masterpieces and new versions performed with the Balsom ensemble 🎶🎆 Out on @WarnerClassics 8 November !

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

8 years

About to go on stage with Munich Philharmonic here...audience on their way in...

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 years

5 year’s 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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

2 months

Excited to join the line-up at @edintfest . I'm thrilled to be giving the Scottish premiere of @wyntonmarsalis ’s 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 2:36:00📻

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@alisonbalsom

6 months

On my radar: Alison Balsom’s cultural highlights

The classical trumpeter on a complex marital drama, an uncompromising violinist and a garden that feels like stepping back in time

www.theguardian.com

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

Nearly my go ⁦ @TheCBSO ⁩

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

An absolute pleasure... can’t wait for @elbphilharmonie next week

CBSO

@TheCBSO

5 years

Thank you @alisonbalsom for a beautiful performance of Thea Musgrave’s Trumpet Concerto - part of the final concert in our British Trilogy, also featuring music by Gipps and Walton

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@alisonbalsom

8 years

It's starting!! (Next album session with @AAMorchestra

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

8 years

Tonight in Dresden

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

10 years

Stunning Philadelphia this crisp morning. And here's my building http://t.co/1RsOvBdf2O

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 years

Old and New New York

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

#highfiveforollie #teamollie retweet to help fundraise for this brave little boy

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

It was a total JOY to play with you ! Thank you for coming and playing so beautifully x

Jess Gillam

@JessGillamSax

5 years

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 ⭐️💥 🎷 🎺 @MancCamerata @alisonbalsom @CheltMusicFest

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Alison Balsom

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18 days

Having been part of the @BBCYoungMus family since my own early career, it’s been wonderful to return as a judge again this year. The talent & dedication of these young musicians is so inspiring. #BBCYoungMusician Don’t miss episode 1 tonight on BBC Four:

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

Extremely overexcited to be here for opening concert of @OjaiFestivals led by the incredible @HanniganBarbara

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

7 years

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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

5 years

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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

6 years

She is THE GREATEST:

Nicola Benedetti

@NickyBenedetti

6 years

SOO excited to share with you all my brand new series of educational videos for musicians & teachers initially focussing on the violin. 😄🎻 Check them out every Tues 1200 GMT on YouTube: ! #withnicky

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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

10 years

Handy guide to opera http://t.co/FPEMC0BSvn

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@alisonbalsom

8 years

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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Alison Balsom

@alisonbalsom

2 years

I’m absolutely thrilled to be back with Jasper and the team, and joining so many esteemed colleagues for this next chapter of my career.

HarrisonParrott Group

@HarrisonParrott

2 years

We're delighted to welcome back @alisonbalsom for worldwide management! 🤩 Described as “…simply divine” by Sunday Telegraph, Alison Balsom’s life in music has been much more than as a virtuoso and ambassador for her instrument. Read more 👉

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7 years

Wowzers @igorpianist that was truly astonishing and life affirming #BBCProms

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