Alison Balsom: Royal Fireworks

About this playlist

Alison Balsom's first album since 2016 – Royal Fireworks – is a stunning recording, and a celebration of all things Baroque trumpet.

In this special edition of the album for Primephonic, Alison gives her insights behind each piece on the album, and takes us behind the scenes of the recording process – from the arrangements and instruments used on the album, to the hand-picked ensemble she performs with.

Tracklist

Alison Balsom: Primephonic Interview

Introduction

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

0:29

Royal Fireworks

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

2:35

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks in D major, HWV351

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: I. Overture (Adagio)

Alison Balsom

2:13

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: II. Allegro - Lentement - Allegro

Alison Balsom

5:14

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: III. Bourrée

Alison Balsom

1:03

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: IV. La Paix (Largo alla siciliana)

Alison Balsom

3:41

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: V. La Réjouissance

Alison Balsom

1:27

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: VI. Minuet 1

Alison Balsom

0:45

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: VII. Minuet 2

Alison Balsom

1:40

Alison Balsom: Primephonic Interview

Involvement in the Process

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

1:33

Purcell Sonata Introduction

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

2:31

Purcell: Sonata in D major, Z850

Purcell: Trumpet Sonata in D Major, Z. 850: I. Allegro

Alison Balsom

1:16

Purcell: Trumpet Sonata in D Major, Z. 850: II. Adagio

Alison Balsom

1:52

Purcell: Trumpet Sonata in D Major, Z. 850: III. Allegro

Alison Balsom

2:25

Alison Balsom: Primephonic Interview

Arrangements by Simon Wright

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

1:47

Bach Introduction

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

1:05

Bach: Cantata No.147, BWV147

Bach, JS / Arr. Wright: Cantata No. 147, Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Alison Balsom

3:02

Alison Balsom: Primephonic Interview

Telemann & the Recording Process

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

4:30

Telemann: Trumpet Concerto in D major, TWV51/d7

Telemann: Trumpet Concerto, TWV 51:D7: I. Adagio

Alison Balsom

2:08

Telemann: Trumpet Concerto, TWV 51:D7: II. Allegro

Alison Balsom

1:55

Telemann: Trumpet Concerto, TWV 51:D7: III. Grave

Alison Balsom

1:57

Telemann: Trumpet Concerto, TWV 51:D7: IV. Allegro

Alison Balsom

1:43

Alison Balsom: Primephonic Interview

The Balsom Ensemble

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

0:57

Christmas Oratorio Introduction

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

1:27

Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV248

Bach, JS / Arr. Wright : Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: No. 1, Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage

Alison Balsom

3:09

Bach, JS / Arr. Wright : Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: No. 9, Ach, mein herzliebes Jesulein

Alison Balsom

1:21

Bach, JS / Arr. Wright: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 6: No. 1, Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben

Alison Balsom

4:40

Bach, JS / Arr. Wright: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 2: No. 1, Sinfonia in G Major, Pastorale Sinfonia

Alison Balsom

2:08

Bach, JS / Arr. Wright: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 3: No. 1, Herrscher des Himmels

Alison Balsom

1:47

Bach, JS / Arr. Wright: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: No. 5, Wie soll ich dich empfangen

Alison Balsom

1:15

,Bach, JS / Arr. Wright: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 6: No. 11, Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen

Alison Balsom

3:10

Alison Balsom: Primephonic Interview

Baroque Trumpet & Trills

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

2:48

Funeral Sentences Introduction

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

2:04

Purcell: Man that is born of a woman, Z27

Purcell: Funeral Sentences for the Death of Queen Mary, Z. 27: I. March

Alison Balsom

1:59

Purcell: Funeral Sentences for the Death of Queen Mary, Z. 27: VI. "Thou Knowest Lord"

Alison Balsom

1:58

Purcell: Funeral Sentences for the Death of Queen Mary, Z. 27: III. Canzona

Alison Balsom

1:50

Purcell: Funeral Sentences for the Death of Queen Mary, Z. 27: VII. March

Alison Balsom

1:13

Alison Balsom: Primephonic Interview

The Power of Music

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

2:19

Total playing time

1:21:14

Curated by

Alison Balsom

Trumpeter

About this playlist

Alison Balsom's first album since 2016 – Royal Fireworks – is a stunning recording, and a celebration of all things Baroque trumpet.

Curated by

Alison Balsom

Trumpeter

Alison Balsom: Royal Fireworks

Alison Balsom: Royal Fireworks

Exclusive Audio Commentary

About this playlist

Tracklist

Introduction

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

0:29

Royal Fireworks

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

2:35

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: I. Overture (Adagio)

Alison Balsom

2:13

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: II. Allegro - Lentement - Allegro

Alison Balsom

5:14

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: III. Bourrée

Alison Balsom

1:03

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: IV. La Paix (Largo alla siciliana)

Alison Balsom

3:41

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: V. La Réjouissance

Alison Balsom

1:27

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: VI. Minuet 1

Alison Balsom

0:45

Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: VII. Minuet 2

Alison Balsom

1:40

Involvement in the Process

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

1:33

Purcell Sonata Introduction

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

2:31

Purcell: Trumpet Sonata in D Major, Z. 850: I. Allegro

Alison Balsom

1:16

Purcell: Trumpet Sonata in D Major, Z. 850: II. Adagio

Alison Balsom

1:52

Purcell: Trumpet Sonata in D Major, Z. 850: III. Allegro

Alison Balsom

2:25

Arrangements by Simon Wright

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

1:47

Bach Introduction

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

1:05

Bach, JS / Arr. Wright: Cantata No. 147, Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Alison Balsom

3:02

Telemann & the Recording Process

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

4:30

Telemann: Trumpet Concerto, TWV 51:D7: I. Adagio

Alison Balsom

2:08

Telemann: Trumpet Concerto, TWV 51:D7: II. Allegro

Alison Balsom

1:55

Telemann: Trumpet Concerto, TWV 51:D7: III. Grave

Alison Balsom

1:57

Telemann: Trumpet Concerto, TWV 51:D7: IV. Allegro

Alison Balsom

1:43

The Balsom Ensemble

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

0:57

Christmas Oratorio Introduction

Alison Balsom, Guy Jones

1:27

Bach, JS / Arr. Wright : Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 1: No. 1, Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage

Alison Balsom

3:09