Ursula has chosen the 1980 disc, J. S. Bach Orchestral Suites:

”In 1991 for my 9th birthday I received a Walkman from my parents and with it a cassette tape of a Danish pop group’s newest album. I was obviously very excited about the Walkman, but totally unimpressed by the attempt to get me to listen to pop. So off I went on the train to the nearest record shop two towns over and exchanged the unwanted cassette for the most exquisite treasure: Bach orchestral suites with The English Concert! 

My parents laughed and recognised a lost cause – they are both musicians…

I still absolutely love this recording! Lisa and Simon’s solo playing is so incredibly beautiful and the orchestra sounds absolutely amazing. So I invite you to climb my childhood apple tree with me, find a comfy nook, put on your headphones and lose yourself to Bach.” 

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Trumpeter Alison Balsom appeared on BBC Radio 4’s This Cultural Life, and dedicated a section of the programme to our 1982 recording. Many thanks to Alison for allowing us to adapt her interview for this month’s very special guest recommendation from the TEC archives.
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The English Concert is featured twice in The i Paper’s annual highlights.
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