[TPIN] Alison Balsom performance review

[Steve Evans]

She's got a ton of pressure on her shoulders for a 28 year-old. And it's not all glamour and good times. Here's an excerpt from one of the news stories on her web site - a glimpse into her life.

"No one would be a professional female trumpet player for the money. My expenses are huge - there is so much travelling. And it's not glamorous. I don't fly business class. A lot of time is spent hanging around when you're not being paid. And it's risky. You never really know how a performance will go. I'm always on edge. Sometimes I want to be physically sick. But then if I'm not keyed up, I think something's wrong."

It's a tough life. I'm not sure I would choose it. I'd say she's earned the right to fidget. As difficult as it may be, forget the good looks and the perhaps nervous habits. Close your eyes and listen. She's an amazing trumpet player!

And sorry guys, she has a serious boy friend, at least according to this article.
http://www.alisonbalsom.com/news/sundaytimes_012807.shtml

One can dream. :)

...Steve

Scott, tell us what you heard, because I KNOW you didn't see much. :)


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>

She fidgeted with her trumpet a lot when she wasn't playing, tightening
> the valves tops and stems, looking at her horn, bouncing the valves a
> lot, mostly the third valve for some reason.

It's called nervousness.....Most of us feel it when we are going to have to 
perform, but we show it in different ways........



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