On Thursday 6th October 2011, James Rhodes brought his unique style of classical performance to Leeds College of Music. James Rhodes has been tipped as “One to watch… a classical pianist with a rock-star attitude” by Classic FM magazine. Rhodes dispenses with the conventional approach to classical music. On stage he interacts with his audience, sharing his thoughts on the music and composers. Rhodes is described as “a classical pianist with a rock star attitude”
James performed the following repertoire:
Marcello/Bach Adagio from Oboe Concerto in D minor Beethoven Sonata in C Op. 53 (Waldstein)
Moszkowski Etude in F
Chopin/Balakirev Concerto No 1 – Romanza
Bach/Busoni Chaconne in D minor
