Preface in English, containing editor's reflections and historical notes.
Contents:
Swipesy : (a cakewalk). Weeping willow : (a ragtime two-step) -- Peacherine rag -- Maple leaf rag -- The chrysanthemum : (an Afro-American intermezzo) -- Bethena : (a concert waltz) -- The entertainer : (a ragtime two-step) -- Reflection rag : (syncopated musings) -- Magnetic rag -- Euphonic sounds : (a syncopated two-step) -- Solace : (a Mexican serenade) -- Heliotrope bouquet : (a slow drag two-step) -- Elite syncopations -- Swipesy : (a cakewalk).
Summary:
"Lara Downes' CD Reflection: Scott Joplin Reconsidered took the world by storm when it was released in 2022, climbing instantly to the top of the classical and cossover charts, and garnering feature stories in The New York Times and National Public Radio. Now you can play what she played! Along with a touching and insightful preface about how Joplin's music galvanized and inspired Downes since her childhood, this unique new publication contains 15 Joplin gems, from the best-known to the unfamiliar, with editing that relflects Ms. Downes' sensitive and open-hearted interpretations." --Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.