Richard Dowling performs Complete Piano Works of Scott Joplin on Centennial of Composer's Death, April 1, 2017 at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York City

Scott Joplin (c.1867-1917) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a Bibliography and comprehensive Works List by Dr. Dominique-René de Lerma, http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com.

Richard Dowling

(Ronald Babb)

Richard Dowling is the first pianist in history to perform the complete cycle of Scott Joplin's 53 piano works in public. Notably, these twin solo recitals will take place exactly 100 years to the day that Joplin died in New York City.

Mr. Dowling will offer a variety of Joplin's rags, waltzes, marches and cakewalks on each of his two programs:  27 works on the Part 1 recital at 2:00 PM followed by 26 works and a special Joplin encore on the Part 2 recital at 7:00 PM.

Tickets are available now on Carnegie Hall's website or by calling Carnegie Charge (212-247-7800). Audience members can receive a 20% discount when purchasing equal quantities of tickets to both recitals. Discount only available by phone through Carnegie Charge or in person at Carnegie Hall's box office, not online. Must mention code JOP25217.

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Dear Mr. Zick,  Thank you VERY, VERY much for the "plug!" With sincere appreciation,  ---- Richard Dowling