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Special offer. Five: James Rhodes
James Rhodes (piano)
This engaging CD suggests Rhodes is finally comfortable in his skin. His readings of Bach's Partita No. 1 and Beethoven's Pastoral Sonata are fresh and lovingly detailed, while his Chopin Third...
Special offer. Five: James Rhodes
James Rhodes (piano)
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This engaging CD suggests Rhodes is finally comfortable in his skin. His readings of Bach's Partita No. 1 and Beethoven's Pastoral Sonata are fresh and lovingly detailed, while his Chopin Third...
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Five years on from his debut recording with Signum Records, James Rhodes has firmly established himself in the classical world as a pioneering figure – reaching out through concerts, recordings and television documentaries to create new fans whilst remaining unabashedly dedicated to the core Classical repertoire that he performs.
In his fifth recital album, he returns with a sumptuous programme of works of Bach, Beethoven and Chopin, the Gluck–Sgambatti ‘Orfeo Melody’, and Liszt’s arrangement of Robert Schumann’s ‘Frühlingsnacht’.
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James Rhodes - Five
David talks to James Rhodes about his new disc of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt and Sgambati.
Awards and reviews
January 2015
This engaging CD suggests Rhodes is finally comfortable in his skin. His readings of Bach's Partita No. 1 and Beethoven's Pastoral Sonata are fresh and lovingly detailed, while his Chopin Third Ballade is both fiery and judicious. The Gluck encore is exquisite.
September 2014
a sincere, communicative and mindful musician. He always holds your attention, whether or not you agree with each interpretative notion...Rhodes's fusion of instinct, mindfulness and individuality stand out in any era.
