Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： 24 Preludes No.14 Prestissimo possibile Op.38-14

Kabalevsky’s Prelude Op. 38, No. 14, from the 24 Preludes, is a highly tense miniature built around the instruction “as fast as possible,” as indicated by its title. The music moves forward with sustained momentum from the opening, leaving a strong impression through its driving energy and sharp accents within its brief units. Rather than pursuing speed alone, it is important to clarify the outline of each note and the crispness of the rhythm while shaping the dynamic changes broadly. Keeping the movement light by releasing tension in the wrists and arms, and maintaining concentration to the end, brings out the work’s vivid character.