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'I've never been so moved by Treemonisha; both the performance and presentation of this recording serve as a model of how such things can and should be done. International Record Review, April 2012 --International Record Review
'...the wonder of Treemonisha is Joplin's flair for dramatic trajectory, the intensity of thematic development making his writing spring eternal. This is the most important document aobut the history of American composed music to have appeared in a long, long time.' Gramophone, April 2012 Gramophone Choice --Gramophone
'Benjamin's new orchestration and the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra s punch are prize-worthy... The Paragon Singers are enjoyable, as is the bonus track with Mrs LaErma White of Texarkana, Joplin's closest living relative, who reads his words with an authentic regional lilt.' BBC Music Magazine, March 2012 - ***** Performance BBC Music Opera Choice --BBC Music Magazine
'...the wonder of Treemonisha is Joplin's flair for dramatic trajectory, the intensity of thematic development making his writing spring eternal. This is the most important document aobut the history of American composed music to have appeared in a long, long time.' Gramophone, April 2012 Gramophone Choice --Gramophone
'Benjamin's new orchestration and the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra s punch are prize-worthy... The Paragon Singers are enjoyable, as is the bonus track with Mrs LaErma White of Texarkana, Joplin's closest living relative, who reads his words with an authentic regional lilt.' BBC Music Magazine, March 2012 - ***** Performance BBC Music Opera Choice --BBC Music Magazine
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26 Dec 2011
By Ladysteak
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Format:Audio CD
This CD set surpasses all others done of this opera. I'm impressed by the talent and expertise of the performers as well as the authenticity of the information in the 118-page book. The story of the opera, the biographic info about Joplin, the libretto, the snapshots from the recording sessions, the compactness of the whole package all make a perfect educational gift. Plus, it's entertaining. This production is a outstanding classic.
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Scott Joplin's opera "Treemonisha" - Anita Johnson with Rick Benjamin's Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
13 Mar 2012
By dcurtis53
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Format:Audio CD
Having eagerly anticipated this recording of Scott Joplin's opera "Treemonisha", I purchased it immediately upon its release. On receiving it, my first impression was of the manner in which it is packaged, which makes it a good keepsake for years to come, and an excellent gift for now. The cast led by soprano Anita Johnson gives a wonderful performance, as does the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, led by Rick Benjamin, with their authentic orchestration. Liner notes are excellent, and the recording is made particularly special by the final track, which is a recording of Scott Joplin's closest living relative giving a brief oral synopsis in 2011 at age 91. This is a treat for opera lovers as well as the uninitiated, and might be an excellent introduction to opera for people (and particularly persons of African descent) who consider opera as being for "other people".
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It's the truth!
13 Jan 2013
By W. Jamison
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Is ragtime classical? Well, what do you mean by classical? What do you mean by Ragtime? Beware the perils of an incomplete musical education! This turns out to be an interesting example of a bridge between the classical classical music and ragtime. Scarecrows must have been much more in vogue when this was written - even if they had no brains a'tall. Somehow despite that characteristic they seem to always outsmart everyone else. Rescuing Tremonisha for example. Education will save us all. This is a great recording of a long lost opera that is a sterling piece of American Culture. Gosh, how did we miss this all these years.
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