Raisa Chauca//Contributing Writer
Last Sunday, Dr. James Giles delighted his audience with brilliant and energetic interpretations of Schubert’s Three Piano Pieces P. 946 and Liszt’s Sonata in b minor. He dedicated the last segment of his recital to less-known works by 20th century composers: Liebermann, Mompou, and Rachmaninoff. James Giles’ performance was a gift to FIU’s students and the Miami community.
Dr. Giles, a gifted pianist who regularly performs in America, Europe and Asia, demonstrated he has both the technique and passion to play classical masterpieces as well as modern music.
Dr. Giles studied his art at some of the best schools of music in the country: Manhattan School of Music; Juilliard School; Eastman School of Music and at the Oberlin College. His extraordinary talent made him the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship to study under the brilliant pianist, Lazar Berman, in Italy. As a student, he was awarded the prestigious William Petschek Scholarship at Juilliard and the Rudolf Serkin Award for outstanding graduate at the Oberlin College Conservatory. The pianist also received a fellowship grant and the Christel Award from the American Pianists Association. Dr. Giles has won first prizes in important competitions such as the New Orleans International Piano Competition.
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