Experience the electrifying energy of James Rhodes in his first live album, "Jimmy: James Rhodes Live in Brighton." Recorded at The Old Market theatre in Brighton, this double CD captures the essence of Rhodes' captivating concerts, blending his virtuoso performances with engaging discussions about the music and composers.
Spanning a diverse range of classical piano repertoire, the album features works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, and more. From the intricate Adagio from Bach's Concerto No.3 in D minor to the fiery Rondo from Beethoven's Piano Sonata No.21 (Waldstein), Rhodes' technical prowess and musical insight shine through. The album also includes lesser-known gems, such as Moszkowski's Etude in F major and Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King, showcasing Rhodes' versatility and passion for the piano.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes, this album offers an immersive journey through the world of classical piano music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, James Rhodes' "Jimmy: James Rhodes Live in Brighton" is a thrilling and engaging exploration of some of the most beloved and inspiring works in the classical piano repertoire.
(C) 2012 Signum Records
Tracks
Adagio, from Concerto No.3 in D minor, BWV 974Alessandro Marcello, Johann Sebastian Bach, James Rhodes
Jimmy on classical music and BeethovenJames Rhodes
Piano Sonata No.21 in C major (Waldstein), Op.53: i. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, James Rhodes
Piano Sonata No.21 in C major (Waldstein), Op.53: ii. Introduzione (Adagio molto)Ludwig van Beethoven, James Rhodes
Piano Sonata No.21 in C major (Waldstein), Op.53: iii. Rondo (Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo)Ludwig van Beethoven, James Rhodes
Jimmy on MoszkowskiJames Rhodes
Etude in F major, Op.72 No.6Moritz Moszkowski, James Rhodes
Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op.3 No.2Sergei Rachmaninoff, James Rhodes
Jimmy on ChopinJames Rhodes
Romanza, from Piano Concerto No.1 in E minor, Op.11Frédéric Chopin, Mily Balakirev, James Rhodes
Jimmy on BachJames Rhodes
Chaconne, from Violin Partita No.2 in D minor, BWV 1004Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, James Rhodes
Jimmy on encores and SchumannJames Rhodes
Widmung (Dedication), Op.25 No.1Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt, James Rhodes
Jimmy on GriegJames Rhodes
In the Hall of the Mountain King, from Peer Gynt, Op.23Edvard Grieg, Grigory Ginzburg, James Rhodes
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