🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Etude for Piano and Orchestra Op.19

Kapustin’s Etude for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 19, combines the demanding virtuosity of an etude with the brilliant dialogue characteristic of a concerto. The piano maintains a sharp rhythmic sense and lively forward momentum, handling intricate passages and leaps with clarity while exchanging the lead with the orchestra. The tension created by the exchanges between soloist and ensemble keeps the music moving forward with sustained energy. In performance, it is important not only to coordinate complex rhythms precisely, but also to observe the placement of accents and the space within rests, bringing out a flexible, jazz-inflected groove. Even in brilliant passages, avoiding an overcrowded sound and preserving the direction of the melodies and the overall perspective allows virtuosity and musical expression to coexist.