James Mayhew - Pianist & Composer

Welcome

James Mayhew is a pianist in the third year of his undergraduate degree at the Royal Academy of Music, where he studies with Ian Fountain. He studied under Hilary Coates and Joseph Tong for four years at Wells Cathedral School, reaching the finals of its concerto competition with the 1st movement of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, and more recently won 2nd place at the Oxford Piano Competition for Aspiring Professionals.

As a composer he has performed his own works numerous times, most notably his Fugue-Fantasy. James enjoys exploring lesser-known works including those by Alkan and Feinberg, known for their extraordinary difficulty, and loves collaborating with other musicians whenever possible.

Past Concerts

1 October 2025

Lunchtime Concert: Piano Recital

St Michael's Church, Highgate – London, UK

Join James for an intimate lunchtime recital featuring works by Chopin, Debussy, and one of his own compositions. The perfect midday escape into beautiful music.

26 November 2025

Performance in 'Music of Exile': Weinberg Sonata No. 4 (movs I-II)

London, UK

A powerful program exploring music written in exile, featuring the haunting and technically demanding first two movements of Mieczysław Weinberg's Piano Sonata No. 4.

8 January 2026

Lunchtime Concert: Oboe and Piano Music with Harold Lee

Holy Sepulchre Church, Holborn – London, UK

A collaborative performance with oboist Harold Lee, showcasing the beautiful interplay between oboe and piano in works by Mozart, Schumann, and contemporary composers.