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Scott Joplin

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A Genius Rediscovered.
The American ragtime composer Scott Joplin died 60 years ago in a mental institution believing himself to be a failure. Last year he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Given annually for drama, letters, music and journalism, this was the first time the prize has been awarded posthumously. At last Joplin's music had achieved the recognition the composer was never to know. Peter Clayton discusses with Peter Gammond (Joplin's biographer) the life and work of this sad and lonely man. Producer JOHN KNIGHT

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Scott Joplin
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John Knight
Source: Radio Times

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