James Rhodes: I'm alive because of music
British concert pianist James Rhodes sells out venues and has fans queueing to get autographs. His career is a testament to overcoming unimaginable trauma.
British concert pianist James Rhodes is a star in the world of classical music. He's won awards, had several hit albums, performed in top venues all over the world and Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield is about to play him in a biopic. His career is a testament to overcoming unimaginable trauma. James is a survivor of child sexual abuse. As a result, he turned to self-harm and even contemplated suicide. This is the story of how music became his lifeline.
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- Thu 1 Aug 201911:06GMTBBC World Service
- Thu 1 Aug 201915:06GMTBBC World Service Australasia
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