The Nonpareil -- Scott Joplin

My performance of Scott Joplin's 1907 rag and two step, "The Nonpareil (None to Equal)," for PianoWorld's Pianist's Corner Joplin-themed recital.

This piece is a really fascinating piece by Joplin, where he stretches the boundaries of classic ragtime. Eschewing the traditional boom-chuck bass, his B and C sections of the rag introduces extensive use of scalar passages.

[PiotrBarcz]

This is by far one of my favorite Joplin pieces and probably the best example of his work, by far!

[REpianist]

Rich, tasteful, beautiful phrases and gorgeous, yet subtle and beautifully appropriate, variations. A splendid interpretation from a gifted interpreter and performer.

[Juplers]

Absolutely beautiful, and your improvisation on the second repeat of the trio was astounding

[john-whitehead]

A beautiful, sensitive and subtle performance Bravo!

[simonfinlow]

Very nice - effortless and stylish! I especially like the voicing where you bring out inner parts. Thanks for posting this. I really enjoyed it.

[greatlittleartlessons]

Again, another really lovely rendition!

[jordan]

The part 2:30 min is so epic and gorgeous

[jordan]

Please, what kind of wonderful sounding piano is this?

[Hackeyi]

There's so many Joplin ragtimes to choose from it's hard to decide which to learn next, but your interpretation here is positively fantastic. I just had to learn The Nonpareil after hearing what it could sound like. By any chance, is there sheet music of the second repeat improvisations? Those are so good!

[brotou]

this is a wonderful rendition but your left hand is nearly silent.  I couldn't hear it at all.  otherwise, just great