🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Piano Sonata No.11 Twickenham Op.101

Kapustin’s Piano Sonata No. 11, “Twickenham,” combines the sense of development associated with the sonata tradition with a vibrant rhythmic character reminiscent of jazz and bebop. Syncopation, sharp accents, and finely articulated passages drive the music forward, while more lyrical episodes provide moments of relaxation and shape the work through contrast. Highlights include its propulsive rhythms, colorful harmonies, and the brilliance of its rapid motion. In performance, it is important to keep the tempo steady, coordinate the rhythms of the two hands clearly, avoid making the accents excessively heavy, and allow the melody to emerge from the inner voices. The pedal should be used with care, adjusting it to each change of musical character so that the texture remains clear.