🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Prelude and Fugue No.14 Op.82-14

Prelude and Fugue No. 14 combines the intricacy of contrapuntal writing with the dynamic rhythmic energy characteristic of Kapustin. As the music moves from the prelude to the fugue, one of its main attractions is following the exchange of melodic lines and the layering of voices. Grounded in classical writing yet enriched by a jazz-like sense of propulsion and vivid harmonic color, the piece offers both intellectual structure and pianistic brilliance. In performance, keep each voice clear without making the rhythm too rigid, and pay attention to the flow of the phrases and the placement of accents so that the music’s momentum comes across naturally. The contrasting character of the prelude and fugue is also worth listening for.