The world's greatest classical music party gets under way from the Royal Albert Hall, with soprano Louise Alder and the last ever performance from star trumpeter Alison Balsom. Show more The world's ...

Rock band Queen were the star guests at the Last Night of the Proms, giving their first ever symphonic performance of their rock operetta, Bohemian Rhapsody. Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor joined the ...

Trumpet soloist Alison Balsom, Lady Mendes OBE, reveals she will be retiring following her upcoming performance at the Last Night of the Proms. She shares the news during an interview with Radio 4’s ...

Classical trumpeter Alison Balsom is to retire from performing after one final concert at the Last Night Of The Proms to spend more time with her family. The musician, who is married to Skyfall ...

Classical trumpeter Alison Balsom has revealed that the 2025 Last Night of the Proms will be her final performance. During an interview for BBC Radio 4's This Cultural Life, Balsom revealed for the ...

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Classical trumpeter Alison Balsom is to retire from performing after one final concert at the Last Night Of The Proms. The musician, who is married to Skyfall director Sir Sam Mendes, confirmed this ...