James Baillieu

Accompanist and solo pianist James Baillieu has been one of the most highly regarded artists in his field since completing his studies with top honors in 2007. He has performed and recorded as an accompanist to both singers and instrumentalists of the top rank. Baillieu was born in South Africa in 1982. Far from a child prodigy, he was encouraged to take up the piano after being diagnosed with poor hand-eye coordination. At first, he showed little talent but a great deal of enthusiasm, to the point where his mother had to tell him to stop practicing and go outside and play. H...