Live in Brighton James Rhodes

• 1Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974 (after A. Marcello's Oboe Concerto): II. Adagio04:38
• 2Jimmy on classical music and Beethoven07:07
• 3Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brio08:39
• 4Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": II. Introduzione: Adagio molto03:27
• 5Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": III. Rondo: Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo10:11
• 6Jimmy on Moszkowski01:38
• 715 Études de virtuosité, Op. 72, "Per aspera": 15 Etudes de virtuosite, Op. 72, "Per aspera": No. 6 in F Major01:49
• 8Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 2. Prelude in C-Sharp Minor04:10
• 9Jimmy on Chopin04:17
• 10Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romanza: Larghetto (arr. M.A. Balakirev for piano)10:07
• 11Jimmy on Bach04:27
• 12Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne (arr. F. Busoni for piano)14:29
• 13Jimmy on encores and Schumann01:59
• 14Widmung, S. 566 (After R. Schumann): Schumann - Liebeslied, S566/R253, "Widmung"04:30
• 15Jimmy on Grieg01:02
• 16Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King (arr. G. Ginzburg for piano)02:34
• Total Runtime01:25:04

Info for Live in Brighton

In 2008/09 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 it's 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 recording was 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.

"Rhodes obviously has it in him to be a persuasive Beethoven interpreter. Whatever persona Rhodes chooses to cultivate in terms of presentation, he certainly is a serious musician." (Gramophone)

"Performances of such natural ease and brilliance that no one can resist." (Geoff Brown, The Times)

"This is impressive, conveyed with conviction and dazzling technique." (Ivan Hewett, Daily Telegraph)

"From the outset, it is evident that Rhodes is a thoughtful and attentive pianist." (Richard Whitehouse, International Piano Magazine)

James Rhodes, piano

Recorded 2012 live at The Old Market theatre in Brighton

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