🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Piano Sonata No.12 Op.102

Nikolai Kapustin’s Piano Sonata No. 12, Op. 102, is grounded in classical sonata writing while incorporating a jazz-derived rhythmic feel and sophisticated harmonic language. Propulsive rhythms, syncopation, and vivid harmonic shifts drive the music forward, while contrasts between different sections give the work a sense of overall contour. Even in fast passages, it is important to preserve the clarity of each voice, avoid accenting mechanically, and cultivate a natural swing feel with finely controlled articulation. Paying attention not only to the brilliant virtuosity but also to the handling of pauses and changes of tone allows the work’s structural integrity and vitality to emerge more clearly.