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Outlook: James Rhodes: I'm alive because of music

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01/08/2019 GMT

James Rhodes: I'm alive because of music

BBC World Service - Outlook, James Rhodes: I'm alive because of music

The British pianist is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Music became his lifeline

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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