🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Piano Sonata No.5 Op.61

Kapustin’s Piano Sonata No. 5 combines the sense of development associated with a classical sonata with a lively rhythmic character reminiscent of jazz. Shifting harmonies, fluid passagework, and sharply placed accents give the music its forward momentum. A key attraction lies in clarifying the contrasting character of each section while maintaining the overall continuity. In performance, it is important not only to coordinate the rapid notes accurately, but also to preserve rhythmic elasticity and clear phrase direction, allowing tension and lightness to coexist. Even in technically demanding passages, avoiding stiffness and using clear articulation with a flexible touch helps bring out the changing expressive qualities of the music.