Martin Spitznagel: From Scott Joplin to Star Wars at Germano's Piattini

Whether performing the masterworks of Scott Joplin or the score toStar Wars,Martin Spitznagelis truly at home on the piano bench.

Asought-after performer and decorated composer, he found success early, winning a Yamaha Disklavier at the age of 14 inCalliope Medias nationwideCrazy for Ragtimecompetition. His entry, chosen from the hundreds of submissions by a panel of judges that included world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman, coincided with the centennial of the birth of ragtime music in 1897.

Despite this early success, Martin was largely self?guided until 1998, when he met Eastman School of Music pianist and pedagogue Dr. Tony Caramia, who challenged him to find the surprise in every performance....

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Whether performing the masterworks of Scott Joplin or the score toStar Wars,Martin Spitznagelis truly at home on the piano bench.

Asought-after performer and decorated composer, he found success early, winning a Yamaha Disklavier at the age of 14 inCalliope Medias nationwideCrazy for Ragtimecompetition. His entry, chosen from the hundreds of submissions by a panel of judges that included world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman, coincided with the centennial of the birth of ragtime music in 1897.

Despite this early success, Martin was largely self?guided until 1998, when he met Eastman School of Music pianist and pedagogue Dr. Tony Caramia, who challenged him to find the surprise in every performance.

Martin has won World Champion of Old-Time Piano Playing at the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest.
“Spitznagel pumps life into obscure gems and old favorites with quick playing and lively sound." 

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