Bouquet Of Piano Music

On this CD:

1. Bagatelle for piano in A minor ("Für Elise"), WoO 59
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Annerose Schmidt

2. Waltz for piano in A flat major, Op. 34/1, CT 208
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet

3. Waltz for piano in A minor, KK IVb/11, CT 224
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet

4. Song without Words for piano No. 30 in A major ("Frühlingslied"), Op. 62/6
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by John O'Conor

5. La cathédrale engloutie, prelude for piano, L. 117/10 No 10, La Cathédrale Engloutie
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by Jacques Rouvier

6. Suite bergamasque, for piano, L. 75 No 3, Clair de Lune
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by John O'Conor

7. Fantasy-Impromptu for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 66, CT 46
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin


8. Nocturne for piano in E flat major, Op. 9/2, CT 109 No 2 (No 2 of Op 9) in E flat major
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin


9. Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major ("Alla Turca") K. 331 (K. 300i) Third Movement, Turkish Rondo
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by John O'Conor

10. Liebesträume, notturno for piano in A-flat major No. 3 (O Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst), S. 541/3 (LW A103/3)
Composed by Franz Liszt
Performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet

11. Andante for piano in F major ("Andante favori") WoO 57
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Annerose Schmidt

Bouquet Of Piano Music, Music, Ludwig van Beethoven, Fryderyk Chopin, Claude Debussy, Franz Liszt, Felix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Annerose Schmidt, Jacques Rouvier, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, John O'Conor, Andante for Keyboard, Bagatelle for Keyboard, Character/Single-Movement/Miscellaneous Work for Keyboard, Classical, Classical Music, Classical Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard, Fantasy/Fantasia for Keyboard, Keyboard, Nocturne for Keyboard, Song Without Words for Keyboard, Waltz for Keyboard
Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin
  • Another Performer Rewrites Joplin's Masterpieces
  • complete piano music of Scott Joplin on 4 CD's
  • Ragtime Marvel
  • Complete, but poor quality
 Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin

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  5. Joplin - Complete Rags for Piano (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) Vol. 2020

ASIN: B000003QWN
Release Date: 1997-01-28

Tracks:

  1. The Crush Collision March
  2. Combination March
  3. Harmony Club Waltz
  4. Original Rags
  5. Maple Leaf Rag
  6. Swipesy Cakewalk
  7. Reacherine Rag
  8. Sunflower Slow Drag
  9. The Augustan Club Waltz
  10. The Easy Winners
  11. Cleopha
  12. A Breeze From Alabama
  13. Elite Syncopations

Tracks:

  1. The Entertainer
  2. The Strenouous Life
  3. March Majestic
  4. Something Doing
  5. Weaping Willow
  6. Patr Leaf Rag
  7. The Favorite
  8. The Sycamore
  9. The Cascades
  10. The Chysanthemum
  11. Bethena
  12. Bink's Waltz
  13. The Rosebud March

Tracks:

  1. Leola
  2. Eugenia
  3. Antoinette
  4. The Ragtime Dance
  5. Searchlight Rag
  6. Gladiolus Rag
  7. Lily Queen
  8. Rose Leaf Rag
  9. Heliotrope Bouquet
  10. The Nonpareil
  11. Fig Leaf Rag
  12. Sugarcane
  13. Pineapple Rag

Tracks:

  1. Wall Street Rag (1909)
  2. Solace (1909)
  3. Pleasant Moments (1909)
  4. Country Club (1909)
  5. Euphonic Moments (1909)
  6. Paragon Rag (1909)
  7. Stop-Time Rag (1910)
  8. Felicity Rag (1911)
  9. Scott Joplin's New Rag (1912)
  10. Kismet Rag (1913)
  11. Magnetic Rag (1914)
  12. Reflection Rag (1917)
  13. Silver Swan Rag (1917)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin.......2007-06-08

John Arpin does a great job with these pieces. The songs carry a consistent sound and are played very close to as-written, which comes and goes with old ragtime pieces. The stamping on Stop-Time Rag doesn't have a consistent sound to it, can be a little distracting. Everything else is great, overall I think that it's a great buy, I'm very happy with it.

2 out of 5 stars Another Performer Rewrites Joplin's Masterpieces.......2007-05-31

Once again, another performer feels the need to rewrite the music of the King of Ragtime. Scott Joplin spins in his grave each and every time this recording is played.

Again, to those who believe that concert music is meant to be rewritten by each and every performer I ask, is the same treatment also acceptable for Chopin's and Rachmaninoff's music? Would "Moonlight Sonata" sound better if played at twice the tempo and with a reprise of the first Adagio movement thrown in at the end? Obviously, the answer to these questions is a resounding NO!, so why does one of America's greatest composers get such disrespect?

Interpretation is an integral part of every performance. Adding one's own notes, phrases and chords where none should be is not. Randomly changing the structure of the piece is not. Playing a piece at twice the indicated tempo is not.

One the plus side, the depth of this collection is outstanding. Joplin's lesser known pieces like "Harmony Club Waltz" really shine. The recording is decent in quality, although a bit bassy in places.

While its been stated before, I feel its worth repeating: Buy Joshua Rifkin's performances of Joplin in order to hear how the Master intended his pieces to sound.

4 out of 5 stars complete piano music of Scott Joplin on 4 CD's.......2007-02-14

Although all of the music is terrific it is rather a lot of a similar sound. I think I would have preferred 2 CD's of selected piano works of Scott Joplin. But I did get the music at a good price.

5 out of 5 stars Ragtime Marvel.......2005-10-09

This collection of Scott Joplin's piano music is outstanding. As a lover of ragtime which was a prelude to jazz, I am thoroughly enjoying this collection. If you are not a lover of jazz, you may be a lover of ragtime. Jazz can sometimes be grating on the nerves, whereas ragtime lifts the spirit.

3 out of 5 stars Complete, but poor quality.......2005-09-25

I have been learning some ragtime and wanted to hear more to find other selections to learn. Listened to Maple Leaf Rag, my favorite, first and was disappointed. Listened to others and was more disappointed. Maple flies - much faster than anyone would play it, you can't make out some of the phrases. And talk about ad libs - Tempo, dynamics, embelishments, nuances - I really think he plays some wrong notes too because he's going so fast. It's really a poor recording - and that's just on Maple Leaf. Others with "intros" start quick and then there's a grand pause, not a rest, but nearly a five second break. It's hard to argue how Joplin would have played it, but this is hardly anything I want to try to imitate. The only qualitating factor is the number of songs for the price. A lot of variety of a poor interpretation is only worth 3 stars. if that. Look for Rifkin or a copy that is as written to listen to first, then go for the ad libs and "artistic interpretations"
Scott Joplin: His Complete Works
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Available at retailers for about $18
  • A classic compilation
  • A dis-service to Joplin
  • Unique
  • Great set
 Scott Joplin: His Complete Works

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ASIN: B000001RR2
Release Date: 1994-07-19

Tracks:

  1. Please Say You Will - Richard Zimmerman
  2. A Picture Of Her Face - Richard Zimmerman
  3. The Great Crush Collision March - Richard Zimmerman
  4. Harmony Club Waltz - Richard Zimmerman
  5. Combination March - Richard Zimmerman
  6. Original Rags - Richard Zimmerman
  7. Maple Leaf Rag - Richard Zimmerman
  8. Swipesy - Cake Walk - Richard Zimmerman
  9. Sunflower Slow Drag - Richard Zimmerman
  10. Peacherine Rag - Richard Zimmerman
  11. Augustan Club Waltz - Richard Zimmerman
  12. The Easy Winners - Richard Zimmerman
  13. Cleopha - Richard Zimmerman
  14. The Strenuous Life - Richard Zimmerman
  15. I Am Thinking Of My Pickanniny Days - Richard Zimmerman
  16. The Ragtime Dance - Richard Zimmerman
  17. A Breeze From Alabama - Richard Zimmerman
  18. Elite Syncopations - Richard Zimmerman

Tracks:

  1. March Majestic - S. Joplin
  2. The Entertainer - S. Joplin
  3. Something Doing - S. Joplin
  4. Weeping Willow - S. Joplin
  5. Little Black Baby - S. Joplin
  6. Palm Leaf Rag - S. Joplin
  7. The Favorite - S. Joplin
  8. The Sycamore - S. Joplin
  9. The Cascades - S. Joplin
  10. The Chrysanthemum - S. Joplin
  11. Rosebud March - S. Joplin
  12. Bethena - S. Joplin
  13. Leola - S. Joplin
  14. Sarah Dear - S. Joplin
  15. Binks Waltz - S. Joplin
  16. Eugenia - S. Joplin
  17. Antoinette - S. Joplin
  18. Snoring Sampson - S. Joplin

Tracks:

  1. Gladiolus Rag - S. Joplin
  2. Searchlight Rag - S. Joplin
  3. The Nonpareil (None to Equal) - S. Joplin
  4. When Your Hair Is Like The Snow - S. Joplin
  5. Rose Leaf Rag - S. Joplin
  6. Heliotrope Bouquet - S. Joplin
  7. School Of Ragtime - S. Joplin
  8. Fig Leaf Rag - S. Joplin
  9. Sugar Cane - S. Joplin
  10. Pine Apple Rag - S. Joplin
  11. Wall Street Rag - S. Joplin
  12. Solace - S. Joplin
  13. Pleasant Moments - S. Joplin
  14. Country Club - S. Joplin
  15. Paragon Rag - S. Joplin
  16. Euphonic Sounds - S. Joplin
  17. Stoptime Rag - S. Joplin
  18. Felicity Rag - S. Joplin

Tracks:

  1. Highlights From Treemonisha - Richard Zimmerman
  2. A Real Slow Drag - Richard Zimmerman
  3. Prelude To Act 3 - Richard Zimmerman
  4. Frolic Of The Bears - Richard Zimmerman
  5. Lovin' Babe - Richard Zimmerman
  6. Scott Joplin's New Rag - Richard Zimmerman
  7. Kismet Rag - Richard Zimmerman
  8. Magnetic Rag - Richard Zimmerman
  9. Reflection Rag - Richard Zimmerman
  10. Silver Swan Rag - Richard Zimmerman
  11. Lily Queen - Richard Zimmerman
  12. Sensation - Richard Zimmerman

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Available at retailers for about $18.......2006-12-21

Excellent collection - but there are re-sellers listed here that are selling this for as much $50 or $60. Yikes, most major retailers are selling this complete set for $18 - so beware.

5 out of 5 stars A classic compilation.......2006-10-07

This collection is one of my most treasured possessions. (My father gave me the original 5-album set in the 70's when it was originally released on vinyl.)

This is the definitive collection of Scott Joplin's work. Richard Zimmerman provides wonderful performances that accurately reflect Joplin's intentions. (As evidence beyond my personal opinion, I submit the recent releases of digital recordings made from Joplin's piano rolls.)

A few points to consider regarding negative comments you may encounter in other reviews:
* This is a digital recording from an analog master. Lack of quality in the recording does not imply a lackluster performance.
* This is a complete collection. Some similarity is due to Joplin re-exploring melodic themes. But some is due to the fact that these are "rags". One might as well complain that all 50's doo-wop (or all 70's disco) sounds the same.
* Many pieces of the period exhibit formal musical structures, such as the marches of John Phillips Sousa. (Both Sousa and Joplin performed at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.) Actually, Joplin is responsible for extending the formal boundaries of ragtime to concert waltzes (Bethena) and opera (A Guest of Honor, Treemonisha)
* This is probably one of the few collections which will include selections from "Treemonisha". It is my understanding that after the initial release, one of Joplin's descendants made a copyright claim that was upheld in court. (I presume the issue was that Joplin had to finance "Treemonisha" himself, and therefore the customary performance clearances did not cover those selections.)

For ragtime students and enthusiasts, this is a "must-have" collection at a very affordable price.

1 out of 5 stars A dis-service to Joplin.......2006-02-01

Sadly, the only virtue this set possesses is completeness.

The pianist does not play Joplin's pieces "as written", the piano is of poor quality, and not properly in tune.

This is emphatically NOT the set to buy. A far better set, beautifully annotated and well played on a good concert grand piano, is the complete works played by Guido Nielsen on the Basta Label.

This set is a dis-service to Joplin and his music. He deserves better, and gets it elsewhere.

5 out of 5 stars Unique .......2004-10-19

I have several cd sets of Joplin's music: Rifkin, Arpo, Nielsen, and Zimmerman. All have their excellent qualities. What sets Zimmerman's set apart is the inclusion of excerpts from Joplin's opera, Treemonisha---especially "A Real Slow Drag." Why the other sets do not include excerpts from Treemonisha, I don't know---because they are some of his most beautiful and joyful pieces of music. Of course, you can hear the orchestrated version of Treemonisha in the Houston Grand Opera recording, and it is spectacular. But Zimmerman's piano version, especially of "A Real Slow Drag," is not to be missed.

5 out of 5 stars Great set.......2001-10-16

I guess this will be a rather one sided review. I have been a fan of Scott Joplin since I first learned to play a piano.

I was shocked to see that one reviewer thought it all sounded the same. How silly. All of Frank Sinatra's music sounds like Frank Sinatra. All of Led Zeppelin sounds like Led Zeppelin. So, if the songs were drastically different, I would question if the same author composed them. As it is, though, each song on this set is fantastic!!

I don't know that I have heard of Richard Zimmerman, and I was a little leary as to what I would be getting, I certainly was impressed. Without a doubt the best renditions of "Weeping Willow" and "Bethena" I have heard, and at least a dozen songs I didn't know Joplin wrote.

Without a doubt, this album is fantastic. A very good price, as well.
Baroque For Brides To Be: A Musical Bouquet for Your Wedding Day
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Definitely worth a close look!
  • A Perfect Gift
  • Great Music
  • Baroque for Brides-to-be
 Baroque For Brides To Be: A Musical Bouquet for Your Wedding Day

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ASIN: B0000041NF
Release Date: 1997-04-15

Tracks:

  1. Pre-Wedding, Signing Of The Registry And General Music: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
  2. Pre-Wedding, Signing Of The Registry And General Music: Concerto In D Minor - Siciliano
  3. Pre-Wedding, Signing Of The Registry And General Music: Water Music Suite No.1 - Air
  4. Pre-Wedding, Signing Of The Registry And General Music: Oboe Concerto In D Minor - Adagio
  5. Pre-Wedding, Signing Of The Registry And General Music: Orchestral Suite, No.3 In D - Air
  6. Ombra mai fu (Xerxes)
  7. Prelude To The Ceremony: Caro mio ben
  8. Prelude To The Ceremony: Bist du bei mir (Thou art Near)
  9. Prelude To The Ceremony: Sich uben im Lieben ('Wedding' Cantata No.202)
  10. Prelude To The Ceremony: Let The Bright Seraphim (Samson)
  11. Prelude To The Ceremony: Trumpet Voluntary
  12. Prelude To The Ceremony: Canon In D
  13. Whrer'er You Walk (Semele)
  14. Recessional: The Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
  15. Recessional: Water Music: Alla Hornpipe
  16. Recessional: Cantata No.29 - Sinfonia In D
  17. Recessional: Rondeay (Suite No.1 - 'Masterpiece Theater' Theme)
  18. Recessional: Cantata No.51 - Alleluia
  19. Bridal Chorus (Lohengrin)
  20. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March (A Midsummer's Night Dream)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Definitely worth a close look!.......2004-06-22

All of the songs on this CD are beautiful, and the CD is even labeled showing their choice of music dedicated to different parts of a wedding, but you don't have to use them as suggested. I arrived to Clarke's Trumpet Voluntary, less traditional than Wagner's Lohengrin but no less thrilling, and I thought it appropriate given the setting of a late a.m. garden wedding. We made our hasty exit to Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, which I have loved since I was a little girl and even though is called "'Arrival' of the Queen of Sheba", it was my wedding and I did it the way I wanted. Do it YOUR way, to music YOU love. It's your day! Good luck!!!!

5 out of 5 stars A Perfect Gift.......2001-07-12

I love this cd! I actually own "Baroque for Bathtime" which is why I thought of this cd for my future sister-in-law. I think it will make a perfect little pre-wedding gift!

4 out of 5 stars Great Music.......2000-02-23

I love this cd! Its probably one of the better buys I made concerning my wedding. Like most people, I have no idea what classical music is appropriate for a wedding, and for the wedding I hope to have. Listening to this cd has helped me make more intelligent choices and be more informed especially when I'm dealing with the church music director. I feel more confident knowing that I am familiar with the choices before me.

The renditions of the music is wonderful too. I always thought the Bridal Chorus from Lohegrin too "common" but listening to the orchestra and choir on this cd has changed my mind--its a beautiful interpretation of the song that's sure to bring a tear or two.

3 out of 5 stars Baroque for Brides-to-be.......1999-12-04

Short and sweet: I am looking for wedding music to be played while guests are being seated, and I'm only having 2 songs sung by actual vocalists. Just listening to the music for reviewing is enough to bring tears to my eyes. My wedding is coming up in April 2000, so there is a lot of emotion going on inside of this bride-to-be. All in all, so far it is a beautiful album.
Joplin: The Red Back Book / Schuller, Grierson, New England Ragtime Conservatory, Southland Stingers
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • great collection, old recordings
  • Good Music!!
  • I found it !!
  • A must for anyone who apreciates Ragtime
  • Some wonderful pieces in this collection
 Joplin: The Red Back Book / Schuller, Grierson, New England Ragtime Conservatory, Southland Stingers

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ASIN: B000002SJG
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. The Red Back Book: The Cascades - Gunther Schuller
  2. The Red Back Book: Sun Flower Slow Drag - Gunther Schuller
  3. The Red Back Book: The Chrysanthemum - Gunther Schuller
  4. The Red Back Book: The Rag Time Dance - Gunther Schuller
  5. The Red Back Book: Sugar Cane - Gunther Schuller
  6. The Red Back Book: The Easy Winners - Gunther Schuller
  7. The Red Back Book: The Entertainer - Gunther Schuller
  8. The Red Back Book: Maple Leaf Rag - Gunther Schuller
  9. Elite Syncopations - George Sponhaltz
  10. Elite Syncopations: Heliotrope Bouquet - George Sponhaltz
  11. Elite Syncopations: The Nonpareil - George Sponhaltz
  12. Elite Syncopations: The Strenuous Life - George Sponhaltz
  13. Elite Syncopations: Binks' Waltz - George Sponhaltz
  14. Elite Syncopations: The Sycamore - George Sponhaltz
  15. Elite Syncopations: Eugenia - George Sponhaltz
  16. Elite Syncopations: Something Doing - George Sponhaltz

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars great collection, old recordings.......2007-01-09

I am enjoying this CD, though I hadn't expected the recordings to be so old. The sound quality is good, nevertheless. Good choice for a ragtime fan.

4 out of 5 stars Good Music!!.......2005-09-09

Any fan of ragtime music will enjoy this!! It's interesting and enlightening take on ragtime piano.

2 out of 5 stars I found it !!.......2001-05-26

I, too, grew up listening to an old castte tape of this recording. I have been looking for the cd for many years. Why didn't I look for it at Amazon before ?!

This is a recording that makes any moment a pleasant and joyful time. You will never stop listening to it for years and still enjoy every track as the first time. It is so light... You will also enjoy the charming sound of each instrument, and you'll shurely discover a whole new aproach to Joplin's music as a band, rather than the original piano. Of course, the piano versions stand for themselves, but the deep bass lines, the charming flutes, the rithm of drums, you could almost belive it could have originally been written for a band.

5 out of 5 stars A must for anyone who apreciates Ragtime.......2000-01-07

Anyone who apreciates the Ragtime music of Scott Joplin should own a copy of the New England Conservatory Ragtime Ensemble. I grew up listening to an old cassette recording of the Ensemble and was so excited to find that a CD was still available. It is wonderful and exciting to hear Ragtime played by an entire enseble of instuments, rather than just a piano. Once again, a must for any lover of Ragtime.

4 out of 5 stars Some wonderful pieces in this collection.......1999-10-02

Two words..."Bink's Waltz" worth the price of admission here. While an entire CD of these songs begins to feel strident, this music is very evocative--a brave wash of gaiety over sadness. A good addition to any collection of "American" music. Hope the Ragtime Conservatory records more. J. Makil
Scott Joplin on Guitar
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Classical, not Ragtime
  • Excellent
  • Absolutely Brilliant!
  • Stellar
  • Sounds great
 Scott Joplin on Guitar
Giovanni De Chiaro
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ASIN: B0000057W1
Release Date: 1993-09-01

Tracks:

  1. The Entertainer
  2. The Heliotroppe Bouquet
  3. Eugenia
  4. A Concert Waltz
  5. The Pine Apple Rag
  6. The Weeping Willow
  7. The Sunflower Slow Drag
  8. A Mexican Serenade
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  10. The Chrysanthemum
  11. The Maple Leaf Rag

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Classical, not Ragtime.......2004-10-17

De Chiaro's obviously a classically-trained guitarist, as the renditions here are very crisp and precise without a hint of soul. Classical musicians rarely succeed when trying to play jazz or folk; you can't notate the "feel" so they tend to not have any. De Chiaro is technically flawless here, but in so doing he makes Joplin's music curiously dry and academic.

The beauty of Joplin's music is the gentle alternation between blues and Chopinesque virtuosity. In De Chiaro's hands these rags sound like Bagatelles unfortunately removed from their wistful origins. It's pleasant enough, in a Segovia-like way but not what I was hoping for. Dave Laibman and Stefan Grossman have both done better -- though not nearly enough.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2001-01-06

I was fortunate enough to hear Giovanni de Chiaro in person when he came to French Camp, MS, two or three years ago. He is superb - I'd say almost, if not as good as, Christopher Parkening. His fingering is lightning-fast, and he captures the proper Joplin Scott spirit. A must-have for any music fan.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant!.......2000-12-06

Who would have thought anyone could arrange Joplin for guitar? It sounds as if Joplin wrote for the guitar, Giovanni de Chiaro has done a fantastic job in his arrangements on this CD! I have heard he did all of Joplin's works and that this will soon appear on CD, so I am waiting for that.

Check this one out in the meantime.

-JZ

5 out of 5 stars Stellar.......2000-06-07

This CD, as well as all of De Chiaro's works, transport one, musically & emotionally.Where words leave off, his music begins.His transcriptions of Joplin's works are available. The artist can be contacted at The University of Southern Mississipi School of Music, Box 5081, Hattiesburg, Mississipi 39406-5081, PH:601-266-5401,FAX:601-266-6185.

5 out of 5 stars Sounds great.......2000-05-07

He briefly describes that Joplin took inspiration from Sousa marches and local mandolin choirs. This guy really starts hot-rodding it on some of these songs. He can play fast and when you combine that with Scott Joplin's songs you get a real lift with a relaxing feeling. Never mind that it was a breakthrough to play a band's worth of parts on the piano, this guy puts it on the guitar! I hope someone will transcribe it to a book so the rest of us can be thouroghly humbled.
A Windham Hill Wedding Album
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  • Great album for a contemporary wedding
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ASIN: B00008RV0C
Release Date: 2003-04-15

Tracks:

  1. Arioso - Paul McCandless
  2. Wedding Rain - Liz Story
  3. Canon - James Galway
  4. Menuet From Le Tombeau De Couperin - Paul McCandless
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5 out of 5 stars Great album for a contemporary wedding.......2006-11-07

This album was perfect for our wedding ceremony. Loved it!
Piano Rags
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Poetic performances of great depth
  • Not "real," but not bad
  • Top Class, and bravo Ted Campbell
  • Musically satisfying Joplin !
  • Heard on the radio
 Piano Rags

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ASIN: B0002BXOFA
Release Date: 2004-08-17

Tracks:

  1. Maple Leaf Rag
  2. Heliotrope Bouquet: 'A Slow Drag Two-Step'
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  6. Pleasant Moments: 'Ragtime Waltz'
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Poetic performances of great depth.......2007-06-10

Reviews of these perfomances seem to divide into those who decry Peskanov's alleged lack of authenticity, and those who appreciate his fresh and original approach to these pieces. I grew up with the Rifkin performances, which remain "standard," but Alexander Peskanov tranforms these pieces to the deepest art. The performance of Solace evokes the pathos of Chopin and the melodic invention of Schubert. I agree with David Boyce that it surely is the finest of all recorded versions of this haunting piece.
Of course one isn't going to agree with every tempo choice, but one cannot deny the thought and integrity of the interpretations--one hears new things with each performance. Just as one can prefer Rubinstein to Horowitz in Chopin (or Serkin to Perahia or Uchida in Schubert), one learns and hears something new and different in each interpretation. We are fortunate to have a range of interpreters.
Peskanov brings a new depth and creative energy to these pieces, infusing them with poetic beauty redolent of the Romantics, but uniquely American at the same time. Let's give up on the idea of a single "definitive" or "authentic" performance. Peskanov's voicing, his choice of repeats, the sheer warmth of his sound --the sonic quality of this recording dwarfs previous efforts--all deserve the highest praise. Many other recordings sound as if they were recorded on a tinny upright--"authentic" perhaps, but not "definitive"!
Peskanov brings out both the joy and pathos of this music. Rather than the "self-indulgence" criticized by one reviewer, I find a rich and musical sensibility that most music lovers will appreciate and applaud. You will be glad to have this recording. Scott Joplin: Piano Rags

4 out of 5 stars Not "real," but not bad.......2005-10-17

For someone who considers Joshua Rifkin's 1970s recordings of Joplin's rags to be the gold standard of their performance, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy this CD. Peskanov is obviously an accomplished pianist, so there's no lack of technique here, but the fun of this CD comes in how he embellishes each rag to make it his own. Sometimes said embellishment goes over the top (I don't think Elite Syncopations really needed that third repeat of the last strain), but in general these performances inject a lot of levity into a form of music whose formulaic structure can turn it stolid upon repeated listenings. Interestingly enough, after his hell-for-leather "Maple Leaf Rag," Peskanov relaxes the tempi and the mood of many of the rest of the selections on this CD. In a lot of instances, they actually sound more mellow than the aforementioned Rifkin recordings. This isn't profound Joplin by any means, but it's the kind of Joplin the pianist at the bar might be playing as you took your seat - relaxing and fun.

All that said, I want to second what other reviewers have mentioned: This CD does NOT represent a historically accurate rendition of Joplin's music, and as such it should not be your first or only recording of these pieces. The fun comes at the expense of breaking several conventions Joplin was very clear on: Don't play ragtime fast, play it exactly as written, etc. I'd recommend this CD only if you already own a more definitive recording of these works, such as the aforementioned Rifkin (on the Nonesuch label, ASIN B000005IYF). I've also been very pleased with Richard Zimmerman's Joplin recordings - he embellishes beyond Joplin's stated intentions as well, but he nonetheless stays truer to the original spirit of these works.

Bottom line is, this CD is thickly frosted cake, and while we all love cake, you need to have your meat and potatoes first. However, as long as you've heard a "truer" recording of these pieces, go ahead and indulge in Peskanov's interpretations. At this price, it's hardly a risk.

5 out of 5 stars Top Class, and bravo Ted Campbell.......2004-11-04

I have to agree with every said by Vladimir Pavlov.

This is a very fine Joplin CD. Peskanov plays Joplin's music "as wrote", but beautifully phrased and with occasional, entirely appropriate, small embellishments.

Peskanov brigns out all the beauty in the music. It isn't wrong to do so - Joplin put it in there. The performances here have both vigour and elegance, from a pianist evidently completely technically competent, and manifestly enjoying and respecting the music.

The rendition of Solace here is the finest I've heard.

It's worth mentioning too that the piano used is top-notch, and very nicely tuned and voiced. Nice to see that the technician, Ted Campbell, gets credit on the rear cover.

This is as fine a treatment as Joplin could have wished for his music, and it is what it deserves.

Rifkin, Hyman, Albright and other good Joplin perfomers notwithstanding, (not forgetting the fine new comprehensive set from Guido Nielson on the Basta label) this is surely the finest single-CD Joplin recording out.

5 out of 5 stars Musically satisfying Joplin !.......2004-09-13

People who wish to start their day in a happy mood should rush to order this CD! Peskanov has shown us once again how gifted he is regardless of the style of music he chooses to perform.Listen to his previously released Naxos CD of the Brahms Violin and Piano Sonatas as an example.
In the Joplin CD he treats the slower rags with his gift of melodic interpretation and the faster ones with his outstanding rhythmic energy.
I feel certain Joplin himself would have enjoyed Peskanov's fresh and delightful rendition!

5 out of 5 stars Heard on the radio.......2004-09-12

This past week, I heard Alexander Peskanov perform Scott Joplin's "Pleasant Moments" on WUOT 91.9. I heard Peskanov performing his own concerto for two pianos live - what a crowd-pleaser! But I never knew that he had an interest in Joplin's rags. I was pleasantly surprised to hear his expertise in this genre, and immediately decided to order the CD. Can't wait to hear this one!!
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    Release Date: 2001-11-20

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    3. Handel: Xerxes: Largo
    4. Mozart: Divertimento No. 17 in D major: Minuet
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    6. Martini-Powell: Plaisir d'amour
    7. Vieuxtemps: Bouquet americain, Op. 33: St. Patrick's Day
    8. Vieuxtemps: Bouquet americain, Op. 33: Polonaise, Op. 38
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    12. Schubert: Rosamunde, Op. 26: Entr'acte III in B flat
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    The Elite Syncopations: Classic Ragtime from Rare Piano Rolls
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Exposes the real ragtime
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    ASIN: B00009PJSO
    Release Date: 2003-06-10

    Tracks:

    1. Maple Leaf Rag
    2. Ole Miss Rag
    3. Magnetic Rag
    4. Elite Syncopations
    5. Country Club
    6. Paragon Rag
    7. Eugenia
    8. Cleopha
    9. A Real Slow Drag
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    12. Lily Queen
    13. The Chrysanthemum
    14. Heliotrope Bouquet
    15. Reflection Rag
    16. Silver Swan Rag, Ragtime Two-Step

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Exposes the real ragtime.......2006-11-03

    I think we have a tendency to play older music to match the expectations of our modern ear. This can bring new views and fresh insights, but it can also lose the original vision of the composer. I enjoy the massive orchestrations played on modern instruments, but I also value the original orchestrations played on period instruments. This disk is an example of the latter. W. C. Handy is one of the greats of the era and here he plays the masterpieces of his time in the style of the time. The clean (re-)recording brings out new emphasis and subtleties that I hadn't heard in modern performances. Eugenia is a lovely piece as is Cleopha. A Real Slow Rag starts out almost in a tango mood. Scott Joplin's New Rag picks up the pace. And there's the continuous thrill of "hearing" W. C. Handy play for us. I keep coming back to this disk for a refreshing look back to the American music of a century ago.
    Martinu: Piano Concerto No. 3; Bouquet of Flowers
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • An outstanding Third Concerto
    		 Martinu: Piano Concerto No. 3; Bouquet of Flowers

    Manufacturer: Supraphon
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000071JVE
    Release Date: 2002-10-29

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars An outstanding Third Concerto.......2003-11-18

    This is the first of Supraphon's new Ancerl Gold edition to concentrate on one of Ancerl's conducting specialities--the music of Bohuslav Martinu. (As I write, one other disc contains The Frescoes of Piero della Francesca and The Parables, and the planned reissue of the 5th and 6th symphonies appears due in late 2004.)

    First on this disc is the best recording I've heard of the Third Piano Concerto. This work--written during the transitional period between Martinu's neoclassical phase and his more rhapsodic late period--often comes off as rather unwieldy and structurally incoherent in performance: I don't even find it totally convincing in the hands of its dedicatee, Rudolf Firkusny. This recording is different, though, the underrated Josef Palenicek taking the work by the scruff of the neck and launching straight into a hyper-Romantic rendition, with outstanding support from Ancerl.

    I have rather more reservations about the other work on the program, the 1937 cantata Bouquet of Flowers, based on Czech folk texts. This is a highly eclectic work for solo voices, choirs and orchestra, ranging from pounding rhythms to near-Socialist Realism to a highly kitschy section with children's voices. The performance here is excellent--in extremely good mono sound--but despite many inspired moments, I don't feel the work really comes off, and it remains no more than an interesting curiosity in Martinu's output.

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