Luca Talotta’s Professional Debut at the Arts Club of Washington DC

Luca Talotta's professional debut was a rollercoaster of emotions, a passionate ode to ragtime music, an afternoon with a young musician showing the world that this genre shouldn't be forgotten. As a father, I see him growing faster than expected , floating on the lively notes of a noble art, and I wonder where his talent will bring him next.
I will always remember the friends that surprised me with their presence today at the concert, as well as the teachers from Luca's school that took time off from work and drove to DC to witness their student's special moment.
At first, I had in mind to post just the highlights of Luca's performance, but then I remembered the many requests for a full-experience live recording, especially by some piano players/composers that already follow his musical progression on various social media.
So, at the end of a very intense, nerve-wracking, heart-warming day spent with the notes of my 14 year-old boy, here's the video for all of you interested in feeling like you were sitting there with us.
If you have time, grab a quick snack, a beverage, and enjoy the art of Luca Talotta.

[@LucaRagtime]

Since the auto-generated chapters on this video are AWFUL, here are the correct timestamps:
1:53 - Rubber Plant Rag
4:01 - Rabbit Portal Rag
6:47 - Red Roadster Rag
10:12 - Perryville
14:28 - Muppet Show Theme
15:52 - Lesbos: Greek Waltz
18:59 - Gadzooks!
21:42 - The Ircle Rag
24:46 - Russian Rag
27:56 - 12th Street Rag
30:52 - My Pet

[@mattlindquist4304]

The original compositions are unreal

[@jetranger90]

Thank you Luca, Congratulations from NZ. I'm so glad I found your channel, Stride piano makes me feel so happy. Please continue to post.

[@antoniopadalino1338]

I am enchanted by the preparation of this young artist. A pianist already ready to compose a musical genre that is not simple to perform. I wish him to never stop. Music is his heart. Congratulations Luca, to you and your wonderful parents.❤

[@ms.cookexplains5504]

Great job, Luca! You did fantastic!

[@DisneyBatchman]

A very nice performance, with an excellent variety of rags!

[@PiotrBarcz]

If Luca ever has a potential employer as about performance experience, send this to the guy, it's far more than enough!

[@PiotrBarcz]

This is brilliant work! Though Rubber Plant Rag damn near gave me a heart attack at that tempo xD

[@cameronleesimpson5742]

Haha same here but he is very talented haha