Royston’s Alison Balsom wins at Classical Brits
ROYSTON trumpeter Alison Balsom triumphed at the Classical Brit Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Thursday night.
The former Tannery Drift, Greneway and Meridian pupil scooped the Best Female Artist prize for the second time, following on from 2009’s success.
When collecting her award from TV presenter Laurence Llewelyn Bowen she told the audience: “It’s an amazing thing to be able to play music every day, and if it wasn’t for you listening to my records and coming to my concerts, it wouldn’t be possible.”
The ex-resident of Newmarket Road was given her prize on the strength of her Italian Concertos release, which is her sixth solo recording. She treated the audience to a performance from the album at the ceremony.
Fellow British artists Mitsuko Uchida and Nicola Benedetti to take the gong were also nominated.
You may also want to watch:
It completes a memorable week for the 31-year-old, who was named this week as one of the figures to be immortalised with a statue as part of the Coombes hole underpass project.
Most Read
- 1 Second Gladman planning application for fields near Therfield Heath rejected
- 2 New headteacher appointed for King James Academy Royston
- 3 Royston woman celebrates 100th birthday after living in town for 53 years
- 4 'It's such a relief' - Shops, pubs and more reopen as lockdown eases
- 5 Lorry driver jailed for causing fatal A505 crash
- 6 Jail for thief who stole scrap metal worth hundreds
- 7 Boy George and Culture Club announce Audley End concert
- 8 Consultation on East West Rail route opens
- 9 Arrest made after woman verbally abused in alleyway
- 10 Have your say on Barkway Road development proposal
