Credits:

Alison Balsom

Description:

Alison Balsam, a female trumpeter who has been given the gift of the divine. She's back in full force! What really makes this performer so appealing and distinctive is the quality of sound that comes effortlessly out of whatever trumpet she holds in her hand, whatever music she plays. The long-awaited new album by Alison Balsom, a beautiful female trumpeter from the UK, is her first crossover album with a Parisian theme, covering a wide range of genres from 20th century French works by Ravel and Satie to classic chanson numbers. She has won many prestigious awards, including the Classical Brit Award for "Female Artist of the Year," the Gramophone Award for "Artist of the Year," the first British woman to win such an award, and other Echo Classical Awards, and has established herself as a classical musician with her perfect technique. Now, she is challenging a new frontier. With UK jazz trumpet virtuoso Guy Barker as co-producer, this album fully demonstrates the new appeal of crossover music. Warner Music Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Gymnopedie No. 3
2.Cafe 1930
3.Oblivion
4.La Valse des Lilas
5.Le Baiser de l'Enfant Jesus: Tres lent, calme
6.Le Baiser de l'Enfant Jesus: Modere
7.Le Baiser de l'Enfant Jesus: Modere
8.Piece en forme de Habanera
9.Piano Concerto in G: 2. Adagio assai
10.Gnossienne No. 3
11.Les Feuilles mortes
12.Nuages