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| 1. I. Allegro con spirito |
| 2. II. Andante |
| 3. III. Rondo |
| 4. Allegro |
| 5. Andante |
| 6. Finale. Allegro |
| 7. I. Allegro |
| 8. II. Adagio - Presto - Allegro |
| 9. III. Allegro |
| 10. I. Allegro |
| 11. II. Largo |
| 12. III. Vivace |
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When I purchased this CD I was not expecting it to be as good as it turned out to be. I have the two main works (Haydn and Hummel) played by Haken Hardenberger (who I belive has been a teacher of Alison Balsom), and I didn't think it was possible to improve on this, but I was wrong! Alison Balsom plays both works every bit as good, and manages to extract more contrast and tone colour from her instrument. It is Alison Balsom's disc which will played much more frequently than the earlier recording. Highly recommended.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The best rendering of Hummels trumpetconcerto I've heard. Alison Balsoms playing reminds me Maurice André playing..renewed. BUT I don't think this could have been possible without Deutche Kammerphilharmonie from Bremen.
Balsom and the orchestra are equals in the art of music, the balance is perfect.
Balsom and the orchestra are equals in the art of music, the balance is perfect.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an excellent disc of four of the standard works in the trumpet repertoire, and the Haydn and Hummel concertos particularly are very fine works indeed. With her performances here Alison Balsom shows us why she has made such a stir in the musical world with her freshness, verve, tenderness and a beautiful tone. The lovely, sharp clarity of the sparkling vigorous passages is a joy but what I really loved most was the tender, beautifully phrased slow movements of both the Haydn and the Hummel concertos. It is here that Balsom shows her real control and unflashy virtuosity, and they are truly excellent. The orchestral playing is top-notch, too. Jonathan Freeman-Attwood's liner notes are well written and informative, and the recorded sound is excellent.
This disc confirms Alison Balsom as a musician of the first rank and is worth buying even if you already own other recordings of these works. It's terrific, and I recommend it in the warmest terms.
This disc confirms Alison Balsom as a musician of the first rank and is worth buying even if you already own other recordings of these works. It's terrific, and I recommend it in the warmest terms.
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Stupendous
Lovely music, lovely playing. Bought it as a birthday present and it certainly made me flavour of the year! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Franglaise
A. Balsom: Haydn's Trumpet Concerto
This is superb. The best rendering I know of this very difficult piece. Just listen to the tonguing! Alison Balsom is becoming the best trumpeter on the circuit. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Revd David Ellington
Brilliant and uplifting
I hadn't heard of the trumpeter till I read about her on Amazon. She is a genius and makes the instrument sing with joy. Highly recommended
Published 14 months ago by Mathilda
Sublime trumpet playing
Alison Balsom has it all - and good luck to her! I have seen her performing this piece twice now - once with the BSO and at the Last Night of the Proms in 2009. Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by Jill K. Durran
A Trumpet Treat
For anyone who enjoys the trumpet this is a must have CD. Alison Balsom is a very, very talented player and this is evident in the performance. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by S. Atkinson
a good choice
I saw Alison at the last night of the proms and was very taken with her performance.
On this basis I bought this cd.It does not disapoint. Read more
On this basis I bought this cd.It does not disapoint. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by roger brain
Gratitude all round!
Not being a musically-qualified critic, I cannot review this CD professionally but I do want to say how grateful I am to both the perfomers and the recorders for producing such a... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by E. Dawson
Not the best presentation
I am a fan of Haydn and this CD does not fill me with overwhelming enthusiasm. Perhaps there is not enough of Haydn and in places the trumpet gets a bit monotonous on its own but... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by Rev. J. Cooper
A musical joy
Both concertos are a joy to listen to. The music itself is beautiful and the execution enhances the richness of that beauty. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by Golden
Amazing
What a star! This is a wonderful CD - a fantastic Alison Balsom a must have for all music lovers.
Published on 12 July 2009 by Mrs. Kathleen A. Knott
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