Label: Signum Classics
Format: CD
Barcode: 0635212030820
Catalog number: SIGCD 308
Releasedate: 01-05-12
Format: CD
Barcode: 0635212030820
Releasedate: 01-05-12
http://www.signumrecords.com/products/booklets/SIGCD308itunesbooklet.pdf
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 new album – 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." Roundhouse concert review 15th May, 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
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 album – 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." Roundhouse concert review 15th May, 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
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1Adagio, from Concerto No.3 in D minor, BWV 97404:38
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2Jimmy on classical music and Beethoven07:07
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3Piano Sonata No.21 in C major (Waldstein), Op.53:I. Allegro con brio08:39
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4Piano Sonata No.21 in C major (Waldstein), Op.53:II. Introduzione (Adagio molto)03:27
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5Piano Sonata No.21 in C major (Waldstein), Op.53:III. Rondo (Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo)10:11
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6Jimmy on Moszkowski01:38
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7Etude in F major, Op.72 No.601:49
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8Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op.3 No.204:10
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9Jimmy on Chopin04:17
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10Romanza, from Piano Concerto No.1 in E minor, Op.1110:07
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11Jimmy on Bach04:27
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12Chaconne, from Violin Partita No.2 in D minor, BWV 100414:29
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13Jimmy on encores and Schumann01:59
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14Widmung (Dedication), Op.25 No.104:30
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15Jimmy on Grieg01:02
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16In the Hall of the Mountain King, from Peer Gynt, Op.2302:34