Seven tracks of Spanish songs maybe a little to many for some
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Alison Balsom is making quite a name for herself on the international music scene. Her delightful style and majestic sound make this album a top buy.
Throughout the CD influences of Hakan Hardenberger are heard (her former teacher). Looking at the track listing on the album you might think a risk has been taken transcribing works which are grounded into the history of other instruments and turning them into trumpet music.
As soon as the CD starts spinning in the machine you know that the risk has pulled off. Music of Mozart and Bach sound like they were written for trumpet.
Some say that Balsom has only made it to where she is because of her good looks. This is complete and utter nonsense as we here in track 4 'Variations on Casta Diva'. This composition challenges every aspect of trumpet playing yet Balsom takes it in her breeze.
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How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Outstanding
How does it rate alongside the competition
Good
Cover / Inlay Design and Content
Good
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