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James Rhodes has had an astonishing life. After a traumatic childhood, he found his salvation through classical music. With sheer determination he overcame his experiences and went on to become a writer, commentator, tv presenter and renowned concert pianist, performing sold-out concerts around the world. Using his trademark 'stand-up style', insights and anecdotes on classical music, maverick pianist James Rhodes returns to London with his highly unique show. This series of concerts is a tribute to the therapeutic powers of music, as well as a fascinating insight into James' life and the lives of the composers he performs. Rhodes' new series for Channel 4, Don't Stop The Music, aired this September in the UK. James is passionate about the power of music to change lives and is shocked at the state of music education in the UK. The two-part documentary follows James' attempt to give schoolchildren the chance to learn a musical instrument by calling for an 'instrument amnesty' - a mission to collect unused musical instruments from around the country.