ALISON BALSOM Seraph

 

1-3) James MacMillan – “Seraph” world premiere recording (2011) **
i. 1st movement
ii. 2nd movement Adagio
iii. 3rd movement Marcato e ritmico
4) Takemitsu - Paths
5-7) Alexsandr Grigori Arutunian – Trumpet Concerto (1950) *
i. Andante—Allegro energico
ii. Meno mosso
iii. Tempo I
8) Arrangement (by Alison) of the spiritual ‘Nobody knows de trouble I see’
9) Bernd Alois Zimmermann – Trumpet Concerto in C major ‘Nobody knows de trouble I see’ (1954) * (One movement)

Alison Balsom, trumpet
Scottish Ensemble**
Lawrence Renes & the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra*

 

Alison Balsom is the world’s preeminent female classical trumpeter. She is an unique and independent artist who have broken through to the mainstream whilst retaining her integrity and core musical values. Exceptional talent, a glamorous stage presence and a witty and engaging personality make Alison one of the most exciting and bankable artists in the core classical world today.

 

Alison’s new recording of modern and contemporary repertoire marks an important artistic stepping stone in her career. This labour of love features the world premiere recording of Seraph, James MacMillan’s trumpet concerto written for Alison, works by Takemitsu and Zimmermann and includes her long-awaited recording of the ever popular Arutunian Trumpet Concerto.

 

EMI 6785902