Alison Balsom

Alison Balsom is becoming one of the most famous solo trumpet artists today.  Growing up in England, she was influenced and participated in English style brass bands .  She went onto to study at the Paris Conservatory and with Hakan Hardenberger.   She is currently the principal trumpet with the London Chamber Orchestra and visiting professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.  Below is one of my favorite recordings