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!!!
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.
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
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
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. ❤
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!! 😊
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.
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 UA-cam.
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
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.)
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! :)
BRAVO! Definitely a thumbs up! Haven’t been to your channel in several years and here you are all grown up and playing exquisitely. Nice to see you’re doing well. Syncopation is more confident and your style comes through. Very happy for you.
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 !
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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!!
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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!!!
Thank you so much! ☺️
Have you heard Bethena?
Thank you for opening my eyes (and ears) to all the excellent works of Scott Joplin.
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.
Such a joy to listen to you play!🎉
You go Kristen. I love your piano performance.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
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
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
Kristen, you and Scott make beautiful music together. So happy you bring all of these numbers to us, your followers.
Love Scott Joplin. I used to play a few of his tunes a long, long time ago. Never heard this one before. Wonderful! 👏👏👏
Very nice performance.
I've been waiting for her next video to long, but it was worth it. Love her talent, with a beautiful smile. ❤
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. ❤
I was having such a bad day-and then I found this. This really turned things around. Thanks so much, Kristen.
I'm so glad! 💚
I love the little smiles you do when you play a fun part flawlessly!
Nicely done Kristen!
I really like how you bring these pieces back to life.
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.
Midnight and listening to the best ragtime piano. What could be better? Sleep?? Nah.
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!! 😊
Love it as always!! Also, haha, the turn to the camera at the end
😄
Great interpretation, nice octaves, cool tempo. Thanks, Kristen.
I think it is a lovely version, well done.
Always look forward to these.
Thank you
That's a brilliant performance! 😄
One of my very favorite Joplin rags - thank you!
Kristen is the queen of rags. Very nice song, love the key changes.
Always a joy to listen to your performance. Crisp and distinct rendition, which is your trademark.. Looking forward to your next video.
Amazing! Such a great rag, especially love the final section :)
Terrific! I’m glad you’re back. Ragtime is a genre that should not be forgotten. ❤❤❤
I love this song!!! Wait. I say that about everything you play…but I really love this song!! 😊
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.
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 UA-cam.
Great playing and super-authentic sounding piano.
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
Played clearly and at a comfortable pace. Just lovely. Thank you !
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.)
What a joyful ragtime!!! It’s awesome to watch you play 🤩
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
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! :)
As ever, talent and beauty combine to make you the best in the world on Joplin rags. Loved it!
Old English Jazzer, Rob!
One of my favorite Joplin rages. And a lovely performance, too. Very clean.
My favourite rag and I was nearly able to play it... once. But Bravo, Kristen!
BRAVO! Definitely a thumbs up! Haven’t been to your channel in several years and here you are all grown up and playing exquisitely. Nice to see you’re doing well. Syncopation is more confident and your style comes through. Very happy for you.
Großartig, Kristen Mosca! Scott Joplin hat seinen Gladiolus Rag sicher genau so gemeint. Er wäre stolz auf dich gewesen.
Very nice! I never had the dedication to learn anything past the A section on this one haha
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 !
Your talent and hard work bring great joy to me and everyone else who view you videos. THANK YOU!
Great as usual. I’d love to see you (I think all of us would ) owning a Steinway Grand !
Great stuff! Thank you, Kristen!
Brilliant as always! I was saddened at Tom Briers accident but you make up for his loss!
omggg!! my FAVORITE joplin rag!!!!
Very nice!
Wonderful! 👌✨ Perfect tempo and combination of self-restriction, swing, and ornamentation! 😎
Thanks!
Thank you so much!! 🥹
Perfect tempo!
nicely done!
good job kristen !!!! perfect!!
Young Lady you continue to amaze me. 🎉. Awesome rendition of this classic Gladiolus!!! So proud of your dedication to this delightful genre ❤️
Bravo! This is one of the best renditions of Gladiolus Rag I've heard.
Max Keenlyside has a good version posted 8 years ago.
Bravo, made my day!!💯💕
I am enthusiastic. Stay doing this
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
Awesome!
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!
Thanks for the joyful performance!
Thank you so much my friend!! 🥰
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!
Kristen, this is the best recording of this song I have ever heard !! Great job !!!
Hi from Czech! Thumbs Up Here! Relaxing and good mood making song 😌👌 Well played
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!
I thought that was great, and I love how you really can hear the left and right hand parts quite clearly
Awesome job!
I'm amazed at all the effort and discipline you put into learning these songs
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.
The benchmark of Ragtime Piano Playing for me! Love this version!
Very well done! Thanks for sharing your talents! 🙂
Very nice and crisp delivery of a good rag! Thanks!
good sound quality, everything first class, wow!
Wonderful job Kristen! Fabulous performance as always! It bear a slight resemblance to Maple Leaf Rag in the way it was written.
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.
One of my favorite rags! Great job!
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
Nicely done. Very uplifting! Thank you for sharing your talent.
That piano's hint of a honky-tonk sound adds to the character of this tune.
Love this so much!!! Shut the front door!!! Wowowza!!!!
Kristen, well done you play really beautifully you must've worked very hard. I always enjoy listening to your videos thank you so much❤
And here I thought I knew this one ❤
Brilliant!
Your rendition brings a smile to my soul, fantastic :)
Hello from New Jersey Kristen. Your videos make me gladiolus. Not sure what it means but it sounds good. 🎹 👍
La gladiola es una flor, por si no sabías!
Still rockin it out!! Love you and your piano skills ❤❤❤❤
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!!
Thank you! You are a very talented artist.
Ragtime is just awesome
Been practicing but is so difficult
This young lady makes it seem effortlessly
Very talented 👏 👏👏
Und fleißig, da steckt viel Arbeit dahinter!
Haven't heard this one before, thank you. Love the playful dischords at 1:36.
Fantastic! I love it! ☺
Beautiful. You are truly the queen of ragtime.
Magnificent! Thank you.
Excellent interpretation.
Simply... WOW!!!! 😍😍❤❤
Best version i ve heard on youtube live.
I like it! Nice!!!
very well played! and what for an impressive piano instrument!
You are so incredibly talented, just amazing
That's a lovely performance.
Excellent syncopation! 👏👏👏