Internationally-renowned trumpeter Alison Balsom joins Dianne Donovan live in the KMFA studio to talk about her upcoming performance of Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto with the Austin Symphony. They also discuss her new CD, Paris, and how she expresses herself through her instrument. 

2013 Gramophone Awards Artist of the Year Alison Balsom is recognized as a classical music ambassador and has a reputation as a ground-breaking musician. Her distinctive sound on both natural and valve trumpet has been honored via awards by Gramophone, Classic FM, and ECHO Klassik. Learn more about Alison at alisonbalsom.com.