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 Joplin On Guitar Vol 4 / Giovanni De Chiaro
Release Date: 02/14/2000 
Label:  Centaur Records   Catalog #: 2457   Spars Code: n/a 
Composer:  Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro

Number of Discs: 1 
Recorded in: Stereo 
Length: 1 Hours 4 Mins. 

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Notes & Reviews   Works on This Recording  
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Volume Four of Giovanni De Chiaro's complete traversal of Scott Joplin's piano works transcribed for guitar encompasses some of the ragtime pioneer's lesser known yet loveliest pieces. Much of the music works surprisingly well on guitar: the Chopin-esque harmonies of "Gladiolus Rag" and the wistful lyricism of "Something Doing", to name a few. More upbeat selections like "The Ragtime Dance" and "Scott Joplin's New Rag", on the other hand, need to be slowed down in order to fit within the limitations of six strings. The piano's left hand "oom-pahs" are sometimes recast in the form of repeated bass lines, which imply pedal point effects Joplin never intends. Still, De Chiaro projects the full measure of Joplin's syncopated elegance with smooth technical aplomb and cultivated musicianship. There's one production glitch, though. "Pleasant Moments" is reproduced at a slightly lower pitch than the other 13 cuts. I trust Centaur will correct the problem. The booklet notes discuss the music in great detail, but say nothing about the performer. I look forward to Volume Five.

--Jed Distler, ClassicsToday.com
 Works on This Recording Back to Top 
1.  Rosebud by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1905; USA 
2.  Cleopha by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1902; USA 
3.  Gladiolus Rag by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1907; USA 
4.  Palm Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1903; USA 
5.  Harmony Club Waltz by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1896; USA 
6.  Something Doing by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1903; USA 
7.  Searchlight Rag by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1907; USA 
8.  The Strenuous Life by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1903; USA 
9.  Scott Joplin's New Rag by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1912; USA 
10.  The Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1899; USA 
11.  Reflection Rag by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1917; USA 
12.  The Sycamore by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1904; USA 
13.  Silver Swan Rag by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: by 1915; USA 
14.  Pleasant Moments by Scott Joplin
Performer:  Giovanni De Chiaro (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1909; USA 
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