Since you are interested in Piano Rags (Incls 'Maple Leaf Rag'), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
FANNY MENDELSSOHN
Mendelssohn, Fanny: Lieder, Vol. 1 Dorothea Craxton (soprano) Babette Dorn (piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Jan/2010 ] "I am not going to get carried away with praise, but these are songs just as worthy of our attention as many from Schubert, and it is good to note that this is the first volume of a cycle." David's Review Corner, December 2009 |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Schubert: Sonatas (Sonatinas) For Violin And Piano Dong-Suk Kang (violin), Pascal Devoyon (piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 28/Sep/2007 ] "Korean-born Dong-Suk Kang plays with style and panache" - Penguin Guide |
CARSON COOMAN
Piano Music Donna Amato (piano) [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 13/Sep/2007 ] This disc presents a survey of the piano music of American composer Carson Cooman, performed by pianist Donna Amato, for whom the virtuosic Fourth Piano Sonata was composed. |
GINASTERA
Piano Concertos Nos.1 and 2 Dora De Marinis (piano) / Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra / Julio Malaval [ Naxos / CD - released 16/Feb/2001 ] "Slightly fuller and deeper sound…The performers are equal to the occasion in every piece." James Miller Fanfare September/October 2001 |
CLARA SCHUMANN
Songs (complete) Dorothea Craxton (soprano) Hedayet Djeddikar (piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 2/Feb/2009 ] Clara Schumann the composer often worked in her husband's shadow, many of her songs being mistaken for his, although those best loved by the public flowed from her pen. Some were composed and performed before their marriage, others set texts which he... |
GRANADOS
Piano Music, Vol. 10: In the Village Douglas Riva Jordi Maso (pianos) [ Naxos / CD - released 8/Mar/2008 ] "This is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding piano discs I've heard this year. Verdict: an essential purchase for all pianophiles." (MusicWeb International May 2008) |
GRANADOS
Piano Music Vol 2: Goyescas Douglas Riva (piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 13/Oct/2002 ] One of the most important Spanish keyboard works. |
GRANADOS
Piano Music Vol 7: Sentimental Waltzes / 6 Expressive Studies Douglas Riva (Piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 30/May/2008 ] "The sound of this CD is excellent and matches the superb playing by Riva." - John France, musicweb.net |
ENRIQUE GRANADOS
Granados: Piano Music Vol 6 [Incls 'The Enchanted Palace in the Sea] Douglas Riva (piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Apr/2009 ] Enrique Granados was born on 27th July 1867 in Lérida, near Barcelona. Son of an army captain, he began his study of the piano in 1879 and the following year he continued with Joan Baptista Pujol (1835-1898) at the Academia Pujol. |
SCHIFRIN / SCHULLER / SHAPIRO
Schifrin / Schuller / Shapiro: Piano Trios Eaken Piano Trio [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 15/Jan/2002 ] These three works are very enjoyable and mix well as a program. |