🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： No Stop Signs Op.114

Kapustin’s No Stop Signs Op.114 is a piano work that combines a foundation in classical writing with a rhythmic character reminiscent of jazz and popular music, creating a sense of continuous forward motion. Chains of finely detailed movement and colorful harmonies shape the musical flow, while changes of character emerge without losing momentum. In performance, fast passages should not be treated mechanically; it is important to feel the elasticity within the beat and bring out the accents. Careful balance between the hands keeps the melody clear, while avoiding haste and showing the direction of each phrase allows the music’s lightness and vivid sonority to come alive.