Scott Joplin
Born in Texas in 1868, Scott Joplin was an African-American pianist and composer
who is now referred to as the ‘King of Ragtime’. While most of his 100 songs –
including “Maple Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer” – fall under the ragtime genre,
he also penned a ragtime ballet and two operas. Growing up in Texarkana,
Arkansas, he became a musician with help from local teachers. He left his job as
a railway laborer and pursued a career as a musician. In 1894, he moved to
Sedalia, Missouri and taught piano for a living. The following year, he started
publishing his music and by 1899, “M...
Maple Leaf RagScott Joplin
Maple Leaf Rag, for pianoPhillip Dyson and Scott Joplin
The EntertainerLeo Brouwer and Scott Joplin
Maple Leaf Rag, for pianoNew England Conservatory Ragtime Ensemble and Scott Joplin
Maple Leaf Rag, for pianoWilliam Bolcom and Scott Joplin
The EntertainerScott Joplin
Maple Leaf RagScott Joplin
Elite Syncopations
3:02
Maple Leaf Rag, for pianoPhillip Dyson and Scott Joplin
3:18
The EntertainerLeo Brouwer and Scott Joplin
Piano Rolls
5:26
Maple Leaf Rag, for pianoNew England Conservatory Ragtime Ensemble and Scott Joplin
4:14
Maple Leaf Rag, for pianoWilliam Bolcom and Scott Joplin
3:06
The EntertainerScott Joplin
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