William Bolcom - Scott Joplin: Ragtime Piano Gems (CD)

Details: 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
10. Bethena
11. The Ragtime Dance
12. Solace
13. Searchlight Rag
14. Euphonic Sounds
15. Gladiolus Rag
16. Magnetic Rag