“It was a perfect pairing of performer and programming … In his performance, Palmer revealed himself as one of those artists who can make classical music such great fun.”
Sedona Red Rock News, 2024
About James
Rising star pianist James Palmer is redefining what it means to be a 21st-century classical musician. A champion of new music, noted Scriabin interpreter, artistic director, and effusive educator, his performances connect with a wide array of audiences.
Recent Happenings ….
Piano on the Rocks International Festival (May 2026)
“Texas-based pianist James Palmer returned to the festival after an absence last year to dazzle the audience with his spectacular Scriabin, beginning with a performance of Scriabin’s Sonata No. 5 on the second day that was a double demonstration of musicality and personality and a skyrocket of pure expressiveness.” Read the entire review.
All-Scriabin Recital at Rice University (February 2026)
An all-Scriabin faculty recital given at Rice University on February 12, 2026.