The book presented here contains the three best-known ragtime melodies from Scott Joplin in new arrangements for two excellent pianists. Naturally it seems paradox that an arrangement for four hands should be more difficult than the original score for two hands. Here melodious magnificence, virtuosity and effect play the leading role. For a technically very experienced duo it would create immense pleasure to play these melodies and the success on stage is guaranteed.
I wish all my music colleagues great pleasure with this music, which is treasured , yes loved by pure classical music enthusiasts, free-jazz fans, music lovers and techno freaks alike.
March 2004 Christoph Busching
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