William Bolcom – Scott Joplin: Ragtime Piano Gems [CD]

Description

16 of the best known and loved piano works by the King of Ragtime: “Bolcom is known as a pianist who made excellent LPs of ragtime, Gershwin, and several types of American ‘vernacular’ music. A composer himself, he brings a great understanding of the music of Joplin… one of America’s most remarkable talents; possibly the first genuinely American composer. This album illustrates how adventurous this creator could be and also provides a near-perfect example of ragtime – a little masterpiece” (Gramophone).

Tracklist:

1. Original Rags
2. Fig Leaf Rag
3. Maple Leaf Rag
4. Eugenia
5. The Entertainer
6. Nonpareil
7. Elite Syncopations
8. Country Club
9. Sugar Cane 1
10. Bethena 1
11. The Ragtime Dance 1
12. Solace 1
13. Searchlight Rag 1
14. Euphonic Sounds 1
15. Gladiolus Rag 1
16. Magnetic Rag

UPC: 5055354414039
Label: Alto
Release Date: 10.18.19
Format: CD