James Rhodes Live in Brighton
James Rhodes (piano)
SIGNUM | SIGCD308 | 635212030820 | CD2
In 2008/2009 James Rhodes saw his profile go from complete unknown to rising star, attracting celebrity followers including Stephen Fry and Sir David Tang. He swiftly went on to headline London's historical Roundhouse, where he was the first classical pianist to perform since its re-opening. In 2010 he made his television debut in the BBC Four documentary 'Chopin: The Women Behind the Music' and in 2011 James went on to present and perform in his very own television series 'James Rhodes: Piano Man' on Sky Arts. This new disc - recorded live at The Old Market theatre in Brighton - captures the energy of Rhodes in concert as he performs and entertainingly discusses works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninov and more in this 85-minute programme.
"Performances of such natural ease and brilliance that no one can resist." - Geoff Brown, The Times (concert review)
"This is impressive, conveyed with conviction and dazzling technique." - Ivan Hewett, Daily Telegraph (UK)
"From the outset, it is evident that Rhodes is a thoughtful and attentive pianist." - Richard Whitehouse, International Piano Magazine
Caution - Explicit Language
CD 1 - Marcello (trans. Bach) Adagio from Concerto No 3 in D minor BWV974, Jimmy on classical music and Beethoven, Beethoven Piano Sonata No 21 in C major Op 53 'Waldstein', Jimmy on Moszkowski, Moszkowski Etude in F major Op 72 No 6
CD 2 - Rachmaninov Prelude in C-sharp minor Op 3 No 2, Jimmy on Chopin, Chopin (trans. Balakirev) Romanza from Piano Concerto No 1 in E minor Op 11, Jimmy on Bach, Bach (trans. Busoni) Chaconne from Violin Partita No 2 in D minor BWV1004, Jimmy on encores and Schumann, Jimmy on Grieg, Grieg (trans. Ginzburg) In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Op 23
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