James Sherlock

James Sherlock
Born 1983
London, UK
Occupation Pianist, conductor
Website www.sherlox.net/james/

James Sherlock (born 1983)[1] is a musician of British and Irish ancestry.

Born in Sussex,[2] Sherlock studied St Leonards School, where his teachers included Kevin Smith. He read music at Trinity College Cambridge, where he was an organ scholar in 2003. He continued music studies at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, Eton College, and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. His instructors at Guildhall have included Pamela Lidiard and Joan Havill.[1]

Professionally, Sherlock has served as organist of Hampstead Parish Church.[3] He has performed as piano accompanist and conductor with various artists.[4] His Carnegie Hall debut was in January 2014.[5]

In November 2016, Sherlock was the victim of a street attack in London. The injuries from the assault required reconstructive facial surgery.

Discography

References

  1. 1 2 "“Showing young pianists’ talent". Hastings & St Leonards Observer. 2013-03-10. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  2. ↑ "“The cream of the crop to perform in piano competition final". Bexhill-on-Sea Observer. 2013-03-14. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  3. ↑ Michael White (2012-08-23). "Hampstead Parish Church new organist set to bring wealth of ideas". Ham & High. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  4. ↑ Colin Marston (2014-02-28). "“Love and madness” make for outstanding recital". Cumberland & Westmoreland Herald. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  5. ↑ "The Guildhall School returns to New York for second Carnegie Hall concert" (Press release). Guildhall School of Music. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
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