Russian Rag (from Four Bassoon Rags)

Four Bassoon Rags (2004) are enjoyable rags with surprising twists off the well-known rag form. The bassoon is given numerous opportunities to present itself in a humorous and virtuoso manner.

Russian Rag is also available for piano solo.

Composer's note

Russian Rag is the first rag I ever wrote upon a commission from ABC Classics for a CD “Rags to Riches” played on piano by Donna Coleman in 1996. The piece has been arranged by me for many different instruments. The version for bassoon and piano was arranged for Lorelei Dowling.