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      Alison Balsom is the first female brass player to be taken on by the Young Concert Artists’ Trust.

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      The 2006 Young British Classical Performer - trumpeter Alison Balsom- received a nomination in the Female Artist of the Year category in the 2009 Classical BRIT Awards.

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      Alison Balsom is one of the few female trumpet soloists in a man’s world.

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      Alison Balsom arrives for the Classical Brit Awards 2009 at Royal Albert Hall.

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      Alison Balsom arrives for the Classical Brit Awards 2009 at Royal Albert Hall.

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