Chickens 'n' Kittens: A Ragtime Coup

Chickens 'n' Kittens: A Ragtime CoupWith Chickens 'n' Kittens, Rivermont is pleased to offer a refreshing ragtime collection unlike any other: a sampling of ragtime inspired piano solos by primarily classical pianists and composers spanning the past century. No piece here quite defines the composer who wrote it, though each represents a streak of ingenuity a moment of genuine inspiration. There is something for everyone (and conversely, there is likely to be a thing or two that is most

With Chickens 'n' Kittens, Rivermont is pleased to offer a refreshing ragtime collection unlike any other: a sampling of ragtime-inspired piano solos by primarily classical pianists and composers spanning the past century. No piece here quite defines the composer who wrote it, though each represents a streak of ingenuity -- a moment of genuine inspiration. There is something for everyone (and conversely, there is likely to be a thing or two that is most definitely not for everyone!). This is a collection to celebrate the diversity of ragtime.

William McNally performed for the first time in Carnegie Hall shortly after his ninth birthday and has since played there two more times. A multifaceted musician, McNally is a widely recognized ragtime pianist and composer. He was the 2016 winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and has twice won that event's New Rag Competition (2008 and 2009). For this recording, McNally performs a variety of ragtime compositions -- old and new -- including such seldom-heard gems as Doucet's "Chicken Pie" and Godowsky's "A Little Tango Rag" alongside favorites such as Scott Joplin's "Solace" and William Bolcom's "Graceful Ghost Rag" and premiere recordings of Andrew Barrett's "Humanitar Rag" and McNally's own prize-winning "Blue Donkey Rag."

The accompanying 12-page illustrated booklet features extensive notes by the artist. 62 minutes.

Rivermont catalogue number: BSW-2210

Formats available:

• Audio CD
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