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Alison Balsom: 15 facts about the star trumpeter

Get to know the trumpeter who's been crowned Artist of the Year at the 'Oscars of classical music', the Gramophone Awards , with our gallery of interesting facts.

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    Born in Hertfordshire

    Alison Louise Balsom was born in Hertfordshire on October 7th , and spent her early life in the town of Royston. Her father, Bill, was a builder, while her mother worked to place children with foster families.

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    Early interest

    She showed very early promise with the trumpet, taking lessons at school and playing in the Royston Town Band. Alison still returns to perform Christmas carols with the band every year.

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    9. Alison Balsom at Guildhall

    Things really started to pick up when she was accepted to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She later went on to study at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and at the Conservatoire de Paris with trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger.

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