Bel Mooney, Daily Mail
June 2, 2008

"A week ago we were thrilled by a mind-blowing concert in Bath by trumpet virtuoso Alison Balsom and her ensemble. You have to imagine a stunning blonde, sexier than any model but dressed just like one, playing Vivaldi, Handel and Purcell with such brio that I wanted to dance. It was amazing.

Everyone should see her at least once in their lives. Classical music can be as exciting as any stadium rock. "