🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Prelude and Fugue No.22 Op.82-22

No. 22 from Kapustin’s *24 Preludes and Fugues* is a piece in which the contrapuntal foundation of classical music meets a rhythmic and harmonic language suggestive of jazz. The Prelude makes use of lively motion and forward rhythmic momentum, opening the ear to the Fugue that follows. In the Fugue, the clear exchange of the subject and the layering of voices are central to the listening experience, helping shape the overall progression. In performance, it is important not to rush the smaller notes, while preserving the elasticity of the syncopations and the balance between voices. The contrasting characters of the Prelude and Fugue should be kept in mind, bringing together intellectual construction and vitality.