Introducing the Baroque Trumpet with Alison Balsom | Classic FM

[@monkaboy]

“There are a few higher ones than that, as well, but it’s early.” felt this deep in my soul.

[@maximumphlegm]

@Aldo Franco bruh what

[@maximumphlegm]

@Felipe Steven BRUH WHAT

[@e.conboy4286]

Nothing to it, huh? I adore Ms Balsom, she’s a global treasure.

[@rolandmohler2695]

Not only does she have technical perfection, she lives the music and brings it to life.

[@showingYOUtheworld]

5:05 that trilling left me mouth open and I am a professional trombonist. Thank you Maestra Balsom 🍀

[@alliedtoasters]

Absolutely blown away!!!

[@YouennF]

The precision of that trill at 4:57 !

[@csgtywastaken]

Omg

[@TheUnionChurch]

@@csgtywastaken ya wow

[@Elhombresombra]

I rest my case.

[@RhapsodyOfJoy]

Lookup her version of Eternal Source of Light Divine, simply sublime 😍

[@thedankknight8333]

Now imagine it one trombone Without the trigger

[@peter9962]

Amazing how accurate and precise she played those lip trills. You just don't pick up an instrument and play those with the ease and clarity she displayed for us unless you have the talent she has. You are so amazing Allison Balsom.

[@jaxbrewery]

“There are a few higher ones than that, as well, but it’s early.” Lol...it’s early for me all day...that’s my excuse. Lovely playing by a lovely lady!

[@CharlesProoth]

Everyone else has expressed admiration so eloquently which just leaves me to say, thank you, Alison!

[@Intentions4u]

Huge fan of Alison, I find her inspirational

[@danielagarciatrompete]

Alison, you are such inspiration for all women in Brazil. We love you! Thank you for everything you have done.

[@ColinHarvey78]

Brilliant. Love the insight, intelligence and sensitivity she brings to the trumpet - along with a great deal of charm

[@Akkordeondirigent]

I always enjoyed Alison Balson´s masterful play of the trumpet. But now I fell in love. She is gorgeous in any way! Such a likable person! How passionate, full of knowledge and taking she explains makes me feel that anyone in her surroundings has to be the luckiest person in the world.

[@hank1519]

She's both charming and brilliant! Quite a combination.

[@bluemanlou3082]

Indeed, Hank! She’s even more charming in person.

[@hank1519]

@@bluemanlou3082 Wow! Cheers!

[@bluemanlou3082]

@@hank1519 Someone asked me at the time I saw her, “don’t you just want to take her home, with you?” Or something to that affect.... She was totally right, I was and still am totally smitten!😀

[@hank1519]

@@bluemanlou3082 Very understandable!

[@hank1519]

@@bluemanlou3082 Being a fan of a great artist is such a pleasure.

[@timtremblay8601]

Love this sort of thing. A very beautiful and very talented lady perfectly demonstrates the baroque era trumpet. Thank you most Kindly.

[@aleccrombie7923]

Had these baroque composers heard that modern trumpet, it would have blown their minds. So much cleaner notes. Thank you for wonderful tutorial!

[@patrickblyau]

Listening, looking and analyzing the recording sessions of this artist is just amazingly inspiring. I deeply respect the technical approach and emotions anchored in the work of Alison Balsom

[@esteferreira709]

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[@catatonicbug7522]

I played trumpet in school, from 4th grade through High School. I still have it, but have not played in decades. I was introduced to the French horn in HS, but never anything like those two horns! I do wish I had been given a chance to experience them back when I still played.

[@e.conboy4286]

If you started all over, forgot what you think you know, and practice all day long for the next fifty years, nooooo! From pre-school til today, Ms Balsom is continually developing her technique, lungs, legs and stamina. She was most likely born with a tiny little trumpet in her sweet little hand! Her family are musicians. Why not search on line Amazon.eBay and Google for a reasonably priced horn assuming you are an adult. No one in the universe will ever sound like Alison, ok? Just be YOU, and practice! Of course it will sound like cats fighting in the attic at first, that’s perfectly natural. There’s so much to learn. Hope you don’t smoke, that shortens your breath and life.

[@elizabethfletcher6029]

Thank you. This is a magical instrument which allows us to appreciate the baroque era so much more.

[@tomastezky89]

Wonderful. My father used to play trumpet. I play several musical instruments, but because of neighbours I did not dare to start playing my father's trumpet. Thanks to this video, I'll start practising and I'll play the trumpet ... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@dibaldgyfm9933]

A gold mine for music lovers and also for everyone else :)

[@mrradman2986]

I love listening to classical pieces featuring the trumpet but until watching this I really didn't have much of a clue about how they worked. After watching it I am even more impressed how the range of notes are produced. Thank-you.

[@ryanaugustus]

I have never played a trumpet before. I don’t know why this showed up in my feed but I’m glad I did. Can we just have her teach us music stuff all day?

[@-johnny-deep-]

Right? Smarts, beauty, talent, British!

[@JimRudman]

Your enthusiasm is very contagious and I have found myself delving in to Barogue music, which I hadn't appreciated in quite the same way before. Thank you Alison

[@prestonang8216]

It’s baroque

[@Brace67]

She mentions the late trumpet virtuoso Maurice Andre and there are a number of his performances that can be found on KZbin. Definitely worth listening to.

[@hb712]

When she played that lip trill...

[@apotezatorautentycznosci6760]

Normal thing if you're trombonist though I have to admit it was really precised

[@e.conboy4286]

@@apotezatorautentycznosci6760: Sure it is! Just natural to us, huh? No practice?

[@apotezatorautentycznosci6760]

@@e.conboy4286 what do you mean? - _-

[@johndoyle7100]

She is amazing! I’ve never heard her equal. Have you?

[@matthewkeeley4479]

I've played folk string instruments for over forty years; brass and woodwinds have seemed mysteries unasked. The lady musician has to have studied deeply for years and her discipline and joy come through wonderfully...

[@e.conboy4286]

You are correct. She’s incredible! Such lovely personality and charm.

[@bmwinther8971]

The sound of that Baroquetrumpet, wonderful. Now I know more about trumpets also👍

[@cindypollard7972]

What a joy to hear this! I majored on trumpet in school. Mostly baroque brass, some classical. Thank you so much for this video! I greatly enjoyed your comparisons! I played the Handel's Trumpet Will Sound on a D trumpet.

[@Dutranator]

Intonation is great. Real pro. Awesome job.

[@helluvachange3147]

Such a cool vid. The baroque trumpet was a complete discovery for me, after 50 years of listening to classical music. The reference to Maurice André is a nice homage to the French trumpetist. Thank you.

[@artisan002]

That is intensely fascinating. I've offhandedly wondered about which instruments were correct for the pieces they're being used for. Not only that, I definitely prefer the feel and tone I just heard from that Baroque trumpet. So glad I wandered onto this.

[@sfdint]

Always a treat to hear a real expert at work.

[@davetubervid]

What a fantastic communicator, Alison....I learnt a lot

[@bsptrumpet]

Very nice presentation by a super talented trumpet soloist!

[@pandiatonizm]

Thank you Alison, I'm a pianist but this gave me a lot of insights on the production of the trumpet sound, and totally new view on how the trills were made on the baroque trumpet, the baroque trills are very difficult, imagination must be used

[@violinbuff3782]

As a former trumpet player your artistry is greatly appreciated. Your love for the great instrument is contagious so many trumpet players are neurotic but your whole being is very healthy. I always loved Andre and Dokshitzer and as well find your beautiful playing captivating.

[@marmeecruz6191]

I know nothing about trumpets and this is educational and very interesting. Thanks!

[@yugandali]

I'm not musician enough to understand it all, but that was delightful. Thank you.

[@joeldcanfield_spinhead]

Risk = joy. Love that trumpet's sound (all of them, but especially the valveless one.)

[@joepanico8153]

Fascinating and so enjoyable to hear. Thank you, Alison Balsom!

[@charlesphillips1468]

This is fascinating. I played trumpet in 5th grade and cornet in 6th grade (I was absolutely terrible) from which I have some recollection of how the instrument works. This shows that even if a child has no musical talent (me) or does not pursue music, music education can still help understanding.

[@hank1519]

Absolutely!

[@e.conboy4286]

“When I was a child I thought as child…” too many children and perhaps their parents expect perfection without years of instruction, they give up. and refuse to practice, practice, practice. If they have passion and want to, they will.

[@davidbenefiel9289]

We can see that Alison Balsom is a treasure.

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

What an INCREDIBLE instrument!!

[@garyknight8616]

Fascinating. Simply brilliant. Thank you.

[@ianwilkinson4602]

Great stuff Alison, always love to hear you play, I love the baroque era of music.

[@bobboscarato1313]

I do too; but they probably never heard Bix or Louie and a few others!

[@davidallison1732]

" The trumpet shall sound and we shall be changed"

[@unibokk]

We shall be changed, but not before the dead in Christ are resurrected

[@jimmatthews5993]

itg was fun listening to her explain things that i have no idea of

[@brassplyer]

Alison has a magical sound on the Baroque trumpet.

[@pnotuner1]

As a piano tuner I have come to understand the harmonic series and how it works in brass instruments. As a Euphonium player it would have been most helpful to have this taught to me earlier in life. Thanks for trying to help others understand about it

[@randomhominid9816]

This was beautiful and very educational. I do enjoy listening to baroque music from time to time and yes, technology influences things.

[@bluemanlou3082]

Great introduction into the natural trumpet, by Allison. A wonderful player and such a personable individual! Now I know what the holes actually accomplish. And, I could listen to her speak all day long.

[@alvarito45]

Thank you Alison! You are wonderful trompetist.

[@gtnsteve1]

Thank you for this, Alison. Always learning new stuff. What fun!!

[@velotill]

after my first in concert experience of Bachs Weihnachtsoratorium with Baroque Trumpet (lautten compagney in Berlin) I never looked back...

[@zeldastuff7519]

My piccolo looks like a Cornish pasty. Absolutely hilarious. The way she just said it so casually. Legend.

[@edirey9695]

Great video I love your British accent and the passion you show for those instruments. I can imaging how that Baroque trumpet would sound in the Bach Brandenburg concert # 2

[@donaldduke2233]

Fantastic video. Thank you, Alison.

[@peterkohout7901]

Love your energy and enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@geraldcollins5637]

Brilliant, just brilliant! I'm a relative beginner, but she inspires me to push harder!

[@simongross3122]

What a brilliant lady. One of my heroes.

[@E.AllTheAbove]

Wow. As a trumpet player I'm ashamed I didnt know this about the Boroque trumpet. And this explains a lot about the trumpet sound I cannot mimic when playing "The Prince of Denmark's March". That tone and trill sound just not able to be produced with the modern trumpet. 🤯

[@nateblack972]

Trills with no valves, wow. Great demonstration, thanks! 😊

[@THall-vi8cp]

Surprisingly enough, it isn't as difficult on a Baroque trumpet as it is on a valved instrument. I was shocked when I picked up a Baroque trumpet in D and played the opening of the L. Mozart Concerto in D, complete with the trill, with no real difficulty - something I was not in any way able to do on a valved instrument at that time. Accuracy in picking off notes in the upper register is another matter entirely.🥴

[@e.conboy4286]

@@THall-vi8cp Bet you were ‘shocked’ just picking up a Baroque trumpet in D and playing it with no difficulty’. We all can play that one, can’t we?

[@thyslop1737]

Love me some Baroque.Immensely talented and not limited to one style of trumpet.

[@kenberlin]

My trumpet teacher in college had a natural trumpet hanging on his studio office wall...on a hook. He would pick it up on occasions and rip off a fanfare. Always fascinating. I did not fully understand the overtone series until I took a college class on the physics of sound. Combined with my trumpet teacher's demos and explanations made it all click. It is interesting to note that there are American drum and bugle corps with 80 + members that are using "just" tuning. The third of all chords not being slotted where we are used to hearing them in traditional tempered tonality. I am not so sure it is not a fad that will fade that is being used, in part, to make an 80 person hornline stand out amongst the other top 10 DCI corps in the world all with essentially the same level of insane precision.

[@e.conboy4286]

Practice, practice, practice!

[@michaelwhalen7991]

Enjoyed your playing and video. The baroque trumpet reminds me of my 1920s vintage " peashooter" trumpet but not stretched as long and of course with valves to aid playability. Loved listening to you ! Thank you. Mike from Boston

[@iampuzzleman282]

A really great video explaining early trumpet playing. I got to play in the World Trade Center lobby back in the 70s in the lobby on my trumpet Jazz band. Lots of other cool gigs too but this stands out.

[@miketemple7]

I don't know how anyone could give this a thumbs down!!!

[@THall-vi8cp]

Just jealous trumpet players.

[@johnbunyan5834]

Mike Temple . Never under-estimate the ignorance of some people. (:- )

[@csgtywastaken]

Woodwinds. Violists.

[@e.conboy4286]

TALIBAN, probably.

[@caveatemp]

I have great respect for trumpeters and horn players. So esoteric. And Miss Balsom proves that the old instrument designs are better.

[@MarthaGuzmán-t5p]

I am fascinated when I listen to her playing,and I'm also fascinated when l listen to her"talking"....

[@w96725]

The grace of the female human touch flows from this lady as wonderfully as her ability to play the trumpet. Her's seems more than a nice performance. Many can and do preform very well, but the graciousness and purity of character I feel coming through this person in this small demonstration is what makes our world worth living in. This keeps one young forever. Character itself is the most beautiful quality in any of the arts. Without it all the rest is but vainity!

[@brianmcd9492]

A great trumpet player and history teacher, a talented all rounder🙂

[@royaboagyedjan4632]

She does amazing trills😍😍😍

[@bigredmatt1011]

She's a fantastic player of the trumpet.

[@gerardleidet4363]

Bravo pour l'extrait du concerto de Telemann vers la fin à la trompette naturelle, une vraie performance!

[@jeffmoore9487]

What a kick. Human tastes really change and the taste for volume has left great sounding instruments in our collective dust. The clavicrord (for instance) has a killer sound that isn't like anything we hearing now.

[@fazergazer]

I must admit I got a thrill When she played that lovely trill

[@ckh57]

Thank you a very informative video , I am learning the trumpet on my own and that cleared up some problems i was having understanding how the valves function.

[@JohnWaldron-cm7ce]

Simply amazing talent! John in Texas (King 3B Trombone with F attachment)

[@brentboswell1294]

Just me or does the Baroque trumpet have a richer tone than the modern trumpet? French Horn player here...

[@franciscofragoeiro5229]

Maybe it's sounds more direct because it doesnt have all that curved tubing

[@HAL-dm1eh]

It's a nice smooth tone. I used to play the b flat trumpet and they can get on the raspy side.

[@mrhappyperson5164]

As a hornist, I thought the same.

[@joshuarosen6242]

It is definitely brighter. If you've ever played a natural horn the same is true but the horn isn't as bright an instrument as the trumpet so it isn't as noticeable.

[@-jess_160]

This tone can be achieved on the modern trumpet, it just takes a lot of practice. like, when you lips don't hurt after 30 minutes I'd say you're ready. (I'm not a pro. this is just experience talking)

[@Astrobrant2]

I was wondering about trills on a trumpet with no valves and was glad to see you demonstrate it. Trill with the lips??? Wow, I never would have imagined that! (I've never played the trumpet.)

[@padraicfanning7055]

As a hornist, ever since I was introduced to lip trills, I think they sound nice, but they're really hard to play correctly without daily practice.

[@testing582]

As a trombone player, lip trills are very common. Unless you move the slide REALLY fast

[@e.conboy4286]

@@testing582 Yup!

[@jaychip1]

It is actually done with the tongue, not just the lips. Say: "Didil itil itil itil itil..itilitilitilitil..."

[@craigmcqueen7992]

It sounds as though she's saying, she has found joy in playing this instrument because it is moderately cantankerous.

[@joshuarosen6242]

I play both the modern and Baroque flute. There is definitely a sense of accomplishment playing the Baroque flute which, like the natural trumpet, is much more difficult to play.

[@kadegainey5123]

One of the best soloists in the world

[@johnhills7257]

I quite agree, and she is allso drop dead gorgeous!!

[@e.conboy4286]

@@johnhills7257 Tell me, with a straight face, you only came for the music. Mom

[@youtito9472]

Natural music, natural sound, natural life!

[@AhimSaah]

I love the blouse!

[@Lucius1958]

I would like to see a a piece on the keyed trumpet that was featured by Haydn: the link between the natural and valve trumpet. (I am aware that it was more like a cornet than a trumpet, with its conical bore; but the Haydn concerto is generally listed as a 'trumpet' concerto).

[@chrisbradlee]

Thanks so much, I really enjoyed this. I am going to "discover" some more of your music....appreciate what you do and why you do it

[@SightNSoundBand]

Thank you for this video...a brilliant presentation...by the way: those impeccable trills at 4:54! :)

[@FRAGIORGIO1]

Lovely exposition . Thank you so much !

[@MAJ_TADean]

Thanks Allison. I find that you’re quite amazing. Keep it up, dear.

[@baroquer]

LOVE your accent :D

[@tlewis84able]

Stunning trills! Thanks! 😄

[@alliedtoasters]

When she says "they're both a tight wire act" - brass players feel this deep in our soul. Each note is a tight wire. Those lip trills are tap dancing across two tight wires. Reply

[@anthonycarrillo4262]

Thank you Alison. Great video.

[@WACKENHUT234]

So incredibly interesting! Loved it!

[@FabledFrame]

Osiris: 'Welcome to the underworld.' Tutankhamun : *doot* *doot*

[@jeffersonexotic2486]

doot

[@simongross3122]

Tutankhamun: Toot and come in

[@williamhouston2687]

Happy birthday! And thanks for this video!

[@gatozarin]

I LIVE FOR THAT TRILL

[@LectronCircuits]

Absolutely beautiful. Cheers!

[@vicore5647]

That's just amazing....

[@edouardbarseghian5966]

BRAVO ALISON !!!

[@greghemlock6679]

That Trill gave me a thrill

[@emersongeorge4560]

. . . On Blueberry Hill . . .