Richard Leigh Harris

Richard Leigh Harris is a multifaceted artist whose career spans the realms of music, literature, and academia. Born in Bristol, England, in 1956, Harris honed his musical skills at the Birmingham School of Music and Reading University, where he earned an M.Mus degree. His prowess as a pianist and harpsichordist has been showcased in numerous solo recitals and collaborative performances with guitarists, harpsichordists, recorder players, and singers. Harris's musical repertoire ranges from Baroque compositions to early 20th-century works, featuring masters like Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, Paderewski, and Gershwin.

Beyond his musical accomplishments, Richard Leigh Harris is also a prolific writer and educator. He spent nearly three decades in Oxford, composing, performing, teaching, and lecturing. His literary works include the memoir "The Days of Our Vanity" and the novellas "Two Thought-Provoking Novellas." Harris's academic contributions include roles as an Associate Lecturer in Music at Oxford Polytechnic and a part-time tutor at Oxford University. His diverse talents and deep-rooted passion for the arts make Richard Leigh Harris a true polymath in the world of music and literature.