Alison Balsom

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In Search of Haydn (2012)

Alison Louise Balsom, Lady Mendes, was born in Royston, Hertfordshire, England, UK. She is a trumpet soloist, arranger, producer, and music educator, known for Romeo & Juliet (2013), BBC Music: God Only Knows (2014) and Handel - The Philanthropist (2020). She is married to film director Sir Sam Mendes. They have one child.

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Romeo & Juliet

5.8

Music Department

2013

BBC Music: God Only Knows

8.5

Music Video

Alison Balsom

2014

Handel - The Philanthropist

Self

2020

Les victoires de la musique classique

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Actress

BBC Music: God Only Knows
8.5
Music Video
- Alison Balsom
- 2014

Music Department

Soundtrack

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Born
- October 7, 1978
- Royston, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Spouse
- Sam MendesJanuary 26, 2017 - present (1 child)

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She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to Music. She is a trumpet soloist in London, England.