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I just stumbled across this. James is good friends with Benedict so this makes for a delightful interview.
It's a very different interview from the usual. Some brilliant pics & wonderful music as well.
I love it.
*pats self on the back for finding this one*
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Thanks very much, Kazza, a really wonderful mixture of exchanging personal views, music and photos (love the one from 11.52 onwards).
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Yes I believe it is one of the most 'intimate' interviews he's done. I can't stop replaying this. Certainly brightens my mood at times.
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I'm not quite sure about the classical piece they are both so very fond of . I understood something like the Emperor's Suite by Beethoven. Is that right?
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Emperor's Concerto. It's proper title is The Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major.
Very tranquil.
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My word, what a find,kazza. This is a beautiful piece of art in its own right.
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Thank you, Kazza, that's really a wonderful piece of music.
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Beethoven is God (for me). And the fifth concert is one of his (multiple) masterpieces. And now I love Ben even more
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I see this James Rhodes will be playing at the Beethoven Festival in Chicago in September. I am moving there so i will plan on attending.
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You should Google James, he's brilliant & tries to bring classical music to life for the masses.
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kazza474 wrote:
You should Google James, he's brilliant & tries to bring classical music to life for the masses.
I plan on it, thank you!
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Just listening to James' CD "Now Would All Freudians Please Stand Aside". Beautiful.
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you should tweet him that. He'd be happy.
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Good idea.
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Just had to show this to hubby (keyboarder) because couldn't believe it and didn't trust my ears / eyes:
Hubby said James is amazing - and also noticed his well developed hands and forearms - compared to the upper arms.
I didn't recognize before.
Last edited by Mattlocked (November 27, 2012 7:09 pm)
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He is totally fabulous.
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I've got his "Live in Brighton" album where in between he talks about the composers and pieces. It's great how he shares his enthusiasm in his own words. And it's funny to see that all his commentaries are labelled "explicit".
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Such heart...