🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Piano Concerto No.3 Op.48

Kapustin’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 48, combines the language of the classical concerto with jazz idioms and a powerful rhythmic drive. The piano and orchestra unfold in dialogue, with brilliant virtuosic passages alternating with propulsive rhythms and lyrical melodies. Highlights include the soloist’s vivid activity, the ensemble’s sharpness, and the contrasts between musical sections. In performance, it is important not only to coordinate the rapid notes precisely, but also to preserve the elasticity of accents and syncopations while carefully balancing the piano with the orchestra.