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Angelic on so many levels - Trumpeter Alison Balsom’s latest recording is mod and fab!

Texas Public Radio | By John Clare
Published March 8, 2012 at 1:52 PM CST

There are new recordings of classic 20th century and new 21st centry works for solo and trumpet concerti.

Alison Balsom does it all on Seraph, including the world premiere of the title concertino, Seraph. Learn how she makes her piano debut on EMI, a shout out to Maurice Andre, and would she make another appearance on Letterman?
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John Clare
John Clare is comfortable behind a microphone, streaming video or playing violin. A former broadcaster for NPR, John has previously worked with Voice of America, the Canadian Broadcast Corporation and stations in Kansas, Nevada, California, and Pennsylvania.
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