🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： 6 Pieces for Piano No.4 Larghetto Op.133

No. 4 from Kapustin’s 6 Pieces for Piano is a lyrical miniature in a relaxed tempo. Centered on a long-breathed melody, it incorporates colorful harmonies and sonorities suggestive of jazz idioms, creating a distinctive refinement within its calm flow. A key point is the balance between melody and accompaniment, allowing the inner voices to remain audible and contribute to a three-dimensional texture. Performers should avoid rushing, shape the direction of each phrase carefully, and use the pedal with restraint so that the harmonic changes remain clear, while combining a natural singing quality with a poised sense of rhythm.