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A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Authored, themed mini-series and one-off programmes offer a chance to share the musical interests of the presenters.

Saturday Classics: Alison Balsom

Saturday Classics: Alison Balsom: Ten Pieces: Alison Balsom

Alison Balsom

15/10/2011

Ten Pieces: Alison Balsom

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, Alison Balsom, Ten Pieces: Alison Balsom

Trumpeter Alison Balsom shares favourite music, including Bach, Shostakovich and Strauss.

Trumpeter Alison Balsom shares some of her favourite pieces and the musicians that continue to inspire her. Including pieces by Bach, Shostakovich and Strauss.

Today, a programme from another of the "Ten Pieces" Ambassadors - trumpeter Alison Balsom shares some of the music and musicians that continue to inspire her, including Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5, Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No.2, Strauss's Alpine Symphony, and recordings by trumpeter Maurice André and pianist Krystian Zimerman. 

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Trumpeter Alison Balsom shares some of the music and musicians that inspire her

Trumpeter Alison Balsom shares some of the music and musicians that continue to inspire her

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