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loneliness of the pandemic and into another chapter of darkness in today’ s turbulent
world.

The fascinating meeting point and melting pot between classical and jazz is what has
been such an adventure to explore here, both from an historic and repertoire point of
view, and my own performance. I’m so proud of this project and can’t wait to share
it.”

Alain Lanceron, President, Warner Classics & Erato commented, “Alison is a true
advocate for her instrument. In the course of a relationship that now dates back 20
years, she has enriched Warner Classics’ catalogue with recordings that cover an
extraordinary range. Whether approaching a baroque concerto, a modern classic, a
jazz standard or a large-scale project, Alison is exceptional not just for her technique
and musicianship, but for her integrity, creativity and inspiring sense of purpose. We
are delighted and excited to be entering this new phase in our collaboration.”
Live Performances

On 31 August Alison will perform music from the album with Britten Sinfonia and
conductor Scott Stroman closing Britten Pears Arts’ ‘Summer at Snape’ season at
Snape Maltings Concert Hall. More details to be announced at the end of April.
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On 11 April Alison joins Classic FM’s 30 birthday celebrations for a concert featuring
music composed for royalty marking Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year.
Alison will play a new piece by Classic FM’s Composer in Residence Debbie
Wiseman and Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto at Classic FM Live at the Royal Albert Hall.
More information and tickets here.

Alison Balsom: Quiet City
Copland Quiet City
Bernstein Lonely Town
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Ives The Unanswered Question
Gil Evans/Miles Davis Concierto de Aranjuez
Gil Evans/Miles Davis My Ship
Alison Balsom trumpet
Nicholas Daniel cor anglais
Tom Poster piano
Britten Sinfonia
Scott Stroman conductor