The album was recorded from April 29 to May 2, 2013, at the Hôtel de l'Industrie in Paris.
Performer Biography
Bruno Fontaine, the pianist, dedicates this recording to the memory of René Perrout and his father, Émile Fontaine, who instilled in him a love for all kinds of music.
Interpretation
Bruno Fontaine arranged all tracks on the album, except for the original version of Claude Debussy's "Golliwog's Cakewalk," to create a series of "concert pieces."
Historical Context
Ragtime originated at the end of the 19th century in Missouri, USA, and is considered one of the origins of jazz.
Instruments
The recording features a Yamaha CFX piano, chosen by Bruno Fontaine to express the music's colors and rhythms.
Compositional Technique
Ragtime, literally meaning "ragged time," refers to its syncopated rhythms, where the melody is broken up against a steady bass accompaniment.
Cultural Impact
Ragtime inspired early 20th-century composers like Claude Debussy, Erik Satie, and Igor Stravinsky, who incorporated its elements into their works.
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