Alison Balsom at the Classical BRITS '09

[fustilarian1]

The younger generation shun classical music because theyre trying to be anti-elitist, as opposed to judging music solely on its quality.Music is not written just for the upper classes to enjoy, it was meant for everyone.

Those who say that its not for the likes of the proletariat are simply being snobbish.Beethoven himself hated the aristocracy and the inherited wealth and power without due merit.

Its such a shame that this music isnt done justice by people dismissing it without even listening.

[ApostlesoYahwehUnite]

Trumpet is great! I love Jesus.

[DMRCapitalHill]

What is that peice at the very end

and yes shes amazing Trumpet player my favorite.

[DancingSpiderman]

Wow. Alison my Honie.

[crisp2882]

she is a beautiful lady.

[SpeedyNeutrino43]

What an obnoxious negro.

[vikykiky]

oooouch, 10 creatures votes against this video? what kind of materia is in their heads?

[steelcitysong]

... she's the best.... we're lucky to be able to have her ... she inspires young audiences.... young and old alike.... such great attitude and ability! Bravo!

[Skaface013]

@steelcitysong I myself am a young Trumpeteer. 16 years old and I've been playing for seven years. This woman has inspired me SOOO Much. She is my hero. I aspire to be like her one day.

[MsPepper1234]

she so makes me want to pratice for like 3 hours shes amazingg how could you not like her

[goode2shus]

"Nancy Oleson" on Little House on the Prairie

[Bestmanme08]

@goode2shus NO that was Allison Balson! No m at the end of the name!

[Bestmanme08]

@Bestmanme08 This weird looking lady is not from Little House on the Prarie!

[doctordrew66]

@Bestmanme08 No.....Alison (one L) Balsom with an M. Why correct someone without doing at least 10 seconds of research to find out whether or not your right?

[Bestmanme08]

@doctordrew66 Drew, I don't know what you are writing about! I spelled the girl from LHOTP's name right!

[JeffCollins05]

really? no one thinks of the trumpet as a solo instrument? And it's Trumpeter.

[trumpetopinion]

soooo sexy - but the talk is rather hard-core bull shit, isn't it?

[smurfffy]

I think shes so fit , the only cool trumpet player i've heard of definately, a little fitter than tine thing too :)

[kistrombitas]

I like her but she looks like a slut, classical music is not about vearing fancy mini dresses. :( It's sad because she is quite talented.

[carlbaham]

She is a great artist, and we should all be so fortunate to experience her talents. Music is for the world to enjoy...not for the idiots who want to be critics. Be thankful that we should hear any musicians expressions at all. Who cares what we all think....just listen with your heart, and turn away from what is so mean and hateful. If you want to hear great music, then one must be great at heart. Love thy self as to be open to the love of all of mankind. Music is love....embrace it.

[airodump]

sh will never be tallented as "tine thing helset". tine thing helset is a trumpet goddess!!!!!

[sjokolade777]

Ther is place for both on this planet! Hahaha! Let them work and enjoy us with their respective great talent!s

[421Nancy]

Si vous prenez la peine d'écouter au lieu de regarder, vous comprendrez que c'est une grande trompettiste.

[popnlocker77]

1:17

Awesome Dress and an awesome trumpet player.

[Axolo1991]

she plays very good trumpet and she is sooo cute!

[gagnesotti]

bla bla bla bla....glamourous....sexy.....­you are everyting expect an artist...you are PRODUCT.....stupido....

[trumpetman]

I agree... product, but I think this is one rare case in today's age where the product is actually a quality one.

[gagnesotti]

hey trumpetman, a quality one you said? what kind of quality?her body?!!!not even the 1st prize at maurice andre competition.....product is product...who care about talent?

[trumpetman]

Okay but look at the bigger picture... outside of the classical and into the whole music market. Alison Balsom, or Soulja Boy? Competitions mean nothing to me by the way. Great artists in our history have lost competitions, doesn't make them and less great. And i'm not saying she's great, but she can play very well... whether she looks good or not she's doing something right to be so popular.

[comparetowhat]

i played a concert with her. she is hot (-:

[popnlocker77]

Yeah. Right. When did you play trumpet with her. In your dreams? :0

[nanard111]

faire souffler une aussi jolie fille dans une trompette....apres les sopranos et mezzo canons..voici les solistes ...exotiques...c est decidé demain je porte la jupe et les collants...

[tubadanthemusicman]

you should listen to peter roberts to hear Flowerdale its brill

[fexxxz]

Indeed it is. :D

[mikeyrose94]

Its the best thing in the world!

[bobilleg74]

If someone's only exposure to classical music was watching this award ceremony, they would previously have been forgiven for thinking that it was only played by strings, piano or voice. Well done to Alison for breaking this barrier.

[Bennegook]

Yum yum Bubble gum