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
The golden age of ragtime ended around 1917, the year of Scott Joplin's death, as jazz began to emerge with faster tempos, blue notes, and improvisation.
Instruments
Bruno Fontaine, the pianist, chose to record on a Yamaha CFX piano to best express the colors and rhythms of the music.
Composer Biography
Scott Joplin, known as the "King of ragtime writers," was an African-American composer born to the first post-slavery generation, and one of the most important developers of ragtime music.
Compositional Technique
The main characteristic of ragtime is the contrast between the two hands: the right hand plays syncopated rhythms, while the left hand maintains a steady, march-like regularity.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded from April 29 to May 2, 2013, at the Hôtel de l'Industrie in Paris.
Historical Context
Ragtime originated in the late 19th century in Missouri, USA, and is considered one of the foundations of jazz.
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