Gladiolus Rag - Scott Joplin

Just a tune from my newest album, Classic Rags Volume 3! Have you listened yet? What do you think?
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[@MrWide-ht9rp]

This piece may very well be one of the best piano solos Joplin ever wrote, right alongside Magnetic Rag, Maple Leaf Rag, Eugenia, etc. Your interpretation of it does it great respect, good job!!!

[@KristenMosca]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@joshzeller6548]

Have you heard Bethena?

[@Antares2]

Thank you for opening my eyes (and ears) to all the excellent works of Scott Joplin.

[@joshzeller6548]

Check out John Arpin’s album of Joplin. He’s also a jazz pianist. Has a unique way of playing. “Sugarcane” is the name of the song in his instead of Gladiolus. I can’t figure out what the true titles are for several of them. I guess people mix them up or disagree on it.

[@swazannaj]

One of my very favorite Joplin rags - thank you!

[@joannpagdon6728]

Such a joy to listen to you play!🎉

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

You go Kristen. I love your piano performance.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@roberttaylor6295]

Beauty and talent is a very rare combination but have it in spades, and all topped by that gorgeous smile a such a great achievment. You lfift my soul make my day every time I listen. Thank you. Rob

[@andy0140]

Fantastic Kristen - well done, a tricky rag to master, especially sections 3 & 4. Quite a lot of that rag was used in "The Sting" movie as well. One of my favourite SJ rags along with Magnetic & MLR !

[@StKnightis64]

Love Scott Joplin. I used to play a few of his tunes a long, long time ago. Never heard this one before. Wonderful! 👏👏👏

[@goodole1usa]

I've been waiting for her next video to long, but it was worth it. Love her talent, with a beautiful smile. ❤

[@goodole1usa]

That smile is well worth the wait when she does it. My favorite on YT. I was born to late, I missed all this great music. Thankfully, this young lady brings it back. ❤

[@penultimateh766]

How could anybody be this creative and talented, AND look this fab in a t-shirt and jeans?

[@sharonrichards3072]

Kristen I'm so glad you played Gladiolus Rag. It was a joy to hear you play that. I love to play it too but cannot play as well as you can. I always look forward to your next performance. Thank you so much for posting such wonderful tunes. X

[@raymondbiller2257]

Very nice performance.

[@roberttaylor6295]

Still my best, though I love your total Joplin opus. You're the tops. Would have loved to see you live but as an old codger, I never will. But as long as I have the internet and my old laptop to see your performances I am a happy old odger! Lol Thanks for your talent, joy you give and smile! Roby

[@joszandstra2044]

It is just so nice that this old time ragtime music is still being played in modern days. Always great to watch and listen to you playing this great music in such an impressive way. Thank you for sharing your love for this music with us

[@jrnetworking1]

Another Great Song from the Ivory Tickling Queen. 😘

[@gwiyomikim5988]

Midnight and listening to the best ragtime piano. What could be better? Sleep?? Nah.

[@MrMjp58]

Great playing and super-authentic sounding piano.

[@sirrliv]

A beautiful performance. I have to say, it's interesting to hear this song at so fast and bouncy a rhythm; I'm more used to hearing it almost as an epilogue to "Bethena", continuing on from that piece in a similarly slow, almost somber or melancholy tone. This performance is quite the change.

[@MooPotPie]

Recordings from Joplin's lifetime go much faster than this. Check out the recording of "Gladiolus" made by the Pathe Dance Orchestra in 1914 elsewhere on KZbin.

[@lchurch4132]

Kristen, well done you play really beautifully you must've worked very hard. I always enjoy listening to your videos thank you so much❤

[@wagonmaster1974]

Kristen, you and Scott make beautiful music together. So happy you bring all of these numbers to us, your followers.

[@ragtimeKG]

I was having such a bad day-and then I found this. This really turned things around. Thanks so much, Kristen.

[@KristenMosca]

I'm so glad! 💚

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Nicely done Kristen!

[@marciLRB]

I love this song!!! Wait. I say that about everything you play…but I really love this song!! 😊

[@searats20]

Love it as always!! Also, haha, the turn to the camera at the end 😄

[@williampaganucci1084]

Hello from New Jersey Kristen. Your videos make me gladiolus. Not sure what it means but it sounds good. 🎹 👍

[@shawdywolf]

La gladiola es una flor, por si no sabías!

[@rebekahhesketh1220]

Hi Kristen, I've played a few Scott Joplin rags over the years, and, like you, I'm sure, I have found that memorizing them makes them easier to play so you can focus on all the left-hand "jumps" especially, and not have to worry about turning pages. Nice job!! 😊

[@Gowerrr]

I love the little smiles you do when you play a fun part flawlessly!

[@JohannesBruns-ft1lw]

I am enthusiastic. Stay doing this

[@krimskrams]

This is one of my absolute favorite Joplin rags, and you play it so well. I was wondering when you would tackle this particular tune! been anticipating this one for year and was so thrilled to find out that this video was uploaded just an hour ago! I particularly love the 3rd and 4th part. Has a really happy upbeat feel to it! :)

[@andypottschmidt696]

Listening to ragtime is one thing but seeing it played is eye opening. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@thebeaglepack9862]

Always a joy to listen to your performance. Crisp and distinct rendition, which is your trademark.. Looking forward to your next video.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

Brilliant as always! I was saddened at Tom Briers accident but you make up for his loss!

[@TomIannucci22]

Kristen is the queen of rags. Very nice song, love the key changes.

[@8avexp]

That piano's hint of a honky-tonk sound adds to the character of this tune.

[@Cwra1smith]

Very nice!

[@Sgtmajorsir]

Always look forward to these. Thank you

[@michaelsharpe4217]

nicely done!

[@adamkrivinger3780]

Fantastic! I love it! ☺

[@robertfrost3388]

The benchmark of Ragtime Piano Playing for me! Love this version!

[@robertchang7328]

One of my favorite Joplin rages. And a lovely performance, too. Very clean.

[@kbrasee]

Very nice! I never had the dedication to learn anything past the A section on this one haha

[@drmichaelshea]

Terrific! I’m glad you’re back. Ragtime is a genre that should not be forgotten. ❤❤❤

[@atticstattic]

And here I thought I knew this one ❤

[@Kakki82]

Bravo, made my day!!💯💕

[@kennethjones1441]

THANK YOU.

[@MaurizioNervo]

Simply... WOW!!!! 😍😍❤❤

[@ghislaineberube2852]

I think Mr. Joplin would have liked your interpretation of his music!❤

[@jhill74893]

I thought that was great, and I love how you really can hear the left and right hand parts quite clearly

[@planca3430]

good job kristen !!!! perfect!!

[@user-um4wf5wx1b]

とても素敵です。他のラグタイムも聴きたいです。 i’ve followed your performance in silent, finally i can comment. you are so wonderful!

[@jpopelish]

Awesome!

[@DavidGiumenti-sm6yi]

Beautiful playing i love to see young people playing the piano i didnt any people knew what a piano was any more let play it so well bless you my little friend keep posting

[@antoniosorgentone690]

Best version i ve heard on youtube live.

[@roberttaylor6295]

As ever, talent and beauty combine to make you the best in the world on Joplin rags. Loved it! Old English Jazzer, Rob!

[@elvisway1]

Great job on a difficult piece. Fun to play though!

[@happyhome41]

Played clearly and at a comfortable pace. Just lovely. Thank you !

[@ldbarthel]

That's because Kristen heeds the directions of the composer: "Do not play this piece fast. It is never right to play ragtime fast." (Note from the composer included in many of the rags Stark published for Joplin.)

[@octaviusmigtonius2965]

Bravo! This is one of the best renditions of Gladiolus Rag I've heard.

[@PMA65537]

Max Keenlyside has a good version posted 8 years ago.

[@SerjStahovsky]

I like it! Nice!!!

[@hipposhark]

omggg!! my FAVORITE joplin rag!!!!

[@stephenbarnard3391]

Hell yeah, Kristen.

[@ericsumnicht7829]

Young Lady you continue to amaze me. 🎉. Awesome rendition of this classic Gladiolus!!! So proud of your dedication to this delightful genre ❤️

[@Gronicle1]

Very nice and crisp delivery of a good rag! Thanks!

[@pianothingsmusic]

What a joyful ragtime!!! It’s awesome to watch you play 🤩

[@jigsound]

Wonderful! 👌✨ Perfect tempo and combination of self-restriction, swing, and ornamentation! 😎

[@deegee7208]

Kristen, I was delighted to see you chose Gladiolus Rag. It is my favorite to play, going back to the 1970s and early 1980s when I began playing Scott Joplin on the piano (in the years after "The Sting" came out in 1973) . This song, in particular, I chose as part of a writing assignment in college at that time, (audio) recording it and writing about how I was feeling as I moved through each section. Too bad you weren't in my class back then. I use more foot pedal in all sections, the way Joshua Rifkin does, though. I gave you a thumbs up after you finished playing, too!

[@johnfogg7858]

Your talent and hard work bring great joy to me and everyone else who view you videos. THANK YOU!

[@matthewholzner9526]

Perfect tempo!

[@JirkuMiroslav]

Hi from Czech! Thumbs Up Here! Relaxing and good mood making song 😌👌 Well played

[@PowerOfBlues]

You are fantastic, perfect!

[@nesso.9944]

Great performance! You have always been such a great inspiration to me as a hobby pianist, I found your channel when I was much younger and started trying to play rags. Thank you!

[@JacobGestman]

Well done !!!!!

[@1950accordionman]

Amazing

[@kwaberski]

good sound quality, everything first class, wow!

[@davidanderson2915]

Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@johnduffy6546]

Nicely done. Very uplifting! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@ruhlworth]

Kristen, this is the best recording of this song I have ever heard !! Great job !!!

[@michaelkopacz6324]

Very nice. Keep up the good work.🙂

[@matvinnels42]

Love this so much!!! Shut the front door!!! Wowowza!!!!

[@Spinsel]

Awesome job! I'm amazed at all the effort and discipline you put into learning these songs

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

Absolutely Phenomenal!!! Bravo!! I don't know how you do it. It was a flawless performance and it sounded wonderful. I am a new student to the baritone and tenor ukulele and in my late 50's and I practice for a few hours every single day, and even with practicing and focusing on small sections of a song and playing it everyday over many months I make frequent errors. I own a piano and play on that a few times a week and I am just amazed at how your hands hit the exact keys your wanting to hit while moving at supersonic speed and without a single wrong note. Your talent is mind boggling.

[@billlocke6922]

Still rockin it out!! Love you and your piano skills ❤❤❤❤

[@angharadhafod]

Fantastic! This was always my favourite Joplin rag when I was younger - probably still is actually. I always struggled with those last few bars though - the unusual key modulation - for some reason.

[@cypriencoon8744]

Your rendition brings a smile to my soul, fantastic :)

[@shawdywolf]

Por Dios, llevo meses esperando a que sacaras este vídeo, en Instagram solo encontraba un audio en el tú tocabas esta pieza y pensé que habría un vídeo aquí en tu canal donde se vería que tocaras Gladiolus Rag, y pues no estaba caray; pensé que lo habías eliminado o algo, pero pues ya apareció aquí!! Al fin puedo ver cómo la tocas y escucharla!! 🎉 Me encanta esta pieza de Scott Joplin y todavía viéndote a ti misma tocándola!! 🌸 Saludos desde la Ciudad de México!!

Beautiful. You are truly the queen of ragtime.

[@gregbatin5799]

Utterly amazing

[@cvc778]

Ragtime is just awesome Been practicing but is so difficult This young lady makes it seem effortlessly Very talented 👏 👏👏

[@benjaminreichart162]

Und fleißig, da steckt viel Arbeit dahinter!

[@mikelauer537]

This slaps

[@oldtimer427]

Lovely, rock on young lady !

[@ScottLuvsRenFaires]

Excellent syncopation! 👏👏👏

[@evsponge1]

One of my favorite rags! Great job!

[@andrewguthrie2]

Gladiolus all over.

[@allspice55]

Very well done! Thanks for sharing your talents! 🙂

[@Dafoodmaster]

de dood of de gladiolen!

[@randyriggs4575]

Thank you! You are a very talented artist.

[@bibi4591]

i love !

[@callsteveleslie]

Wow Are You Great! This is One of My Favorite Rags! I would Love To Hear You Play This With More Reverb To Bring More Brightness Out! Keep Up The Great Masterful Music…This Music Just Makes You Happy!

[@giovannimoncalieri4389]

Bravissima👏

[@brucebuckley8483]

Nice!

[@tonyfoster9834]

You are so incredibly talented, just amazing