Larisa Migachyov
A Heap of Rags (100% Pure Rag Content)
© 2006 Larisa Migachyov (634479379444)
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Ragtime piano music, both "classic" and original compositions in that style.
tracks
- 1 Purple Chicken Rag (Larisa Migachyov)
- 2 Gravel Rag (Charlotte Blake)
- 3 The Chevy Chase (Eubie Blake)
- 4 Garlic Pudding Rag (Larisa Migachyov)
- 5 Frog Legs (James Scott)
- 6 Candy Apple Rag (Larisa Migachyov)
- 7 Top Liner (Joseph Lamb)
- 8 Heliotrope Bouquet (Scott Joplin / Louis Chauvin)
- 9 Weeping Willow (Scott Joplin)
- 10 Gefilte Fish (Larisa Migachyov)
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The rags on this album are a motley collection - some are fairly well-known classics of the genre, like Scott Joplin's "Weeping Willow", Joseph Lamb's "Top Liner Rag", or James Scott's "Frog Legs". Two are a little more obscure - Eubie Blake's "Chevy Chase" and Scott Joplin's "Heliotrope Bouquet". One is virtually unknown - Charlotte Blake's "Gravel Rag" (a delightful piece that really ought to be played more). And then, the remaining four are original compositions by Larisa Migachyov - compositions that so duplicate the style and "feel" of the ragtime era that it is hard to believe that they were written in 2006 rather than 1906.
Larisa Migachyov came to ragtime relatively recently; her early musical training was in classical piano, and until about two years ago, she confined herself to the classical repertoire (especially Chopin). After moving to San Antonio, TX, she discovered the San Antonio Ragtime Society and began to attend their meetings; as her interest in ragtime grew, she learned more and more rags, and eventually began composing her own. She brings a classical touch and a bit of reserve to the rags she plays, though the essential joy of the genre comes through in her playing.
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Pure delight
author: Sylvia & WayneHubby and I have always enjoyed ragtime, and this CD has a charming mix of moods. Larisa's own compositions flow seamlessly between those of other artists, and her excellent playing is sprightly or moody, as the piece requires. Absolutely delightful.
I absolutely love it
author: TaliaThis is a great music and a wonderful performance.
Great music! This woman is going places!!!
author: Irene WeinbergThis is ragtime music written and played the way it should be (written and played). The original compositions on the CD have catchy names which is what first caught my attention and they are played in a crisp and clear manner that I find most enjoyable.