The Serpent's Kiss is from a cycle of Rags retelling the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Bolcom portrays the serpent’s temptations in the form of a virtuosic rag-fantasy.We can hear echoes of early Rock 'n Roll, Broadway (quotes from West Side Story and South Pacific), tap dancing and silent film music all expressed through his unique voice.Michael Brown
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William Bolcom
The Serpent’s Kiss (Rag Fantasy) Play
Recorded on 11/28/2012, uploaded on 04/18/2013
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The Serpent's Kiss is from a cycle of Rags retelling the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Bolcom portrays the serpent’s temptations in the form of a virtuosic rag-fantasy. We can hear echoes of early Rock 'n Roll, Broadway (quotes from West Side Story and South Pacific), tap dancing and silent film music all expressed through his unique voice. Michael Brown
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