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Facing the music: Alison Balsom

From Queen to Quincy Jones and Stravinsky to Spamalot, the trumpeter on the music and musicians that inspire her on and off stageWhatâ€™s been your most memorable live music experience as an audience member?Hearing Bachâ€™s St Matthew Passion performed by Bachâ€™s choir from St Thomasâ€™ Leipzig and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra in 2012. It was one of the most transporting experiences of my life.What was the first ever record or cd you bought? Continue reading...

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07:00 on May 16 2016

Facing the music: Alison Balsom

Guardian Music — From Queen to Quincy Jones and Stravinsky to Spamalot, the trumpeter on the music and musicians that inspire her on and off stageWhatâ€™s been your most memorable li... more info