🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Five Etudes in Different Intervals Vivace: Etude in major seconds Op.68-4

Centered on the narrow interval of the major second, this etude pursues intricate motion and the lively tempo of a Vivace. The tension created by successive major seconds is combined with Kapustin’s characteristic rhythmic vitality, while repeated and developing short figures drive the music forward. A highlight is the way the interval’s distinctive character emerges within the light, rapidly moving flow. In performance, it is important to keep every note precise and even while releasing tension in the wrists and arms and maintaining a clear attack. Rather than overemphasizing the accents, focus on the elasticity and momentum of the rhythm to bring out the music’s vivid contours.