🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Prelude and Fugue No.23 Op.82-23

No. 23 from Kapustin’s 24 Preludes and Fugues is a piece to be appreciated as a pairing of prelude and fugue. In the prelude, a clear rhythmic sense and dynamic piano writing propel the music forward, while in the fugue, the listener can follow the interweaving motion of multiple voices. Its combination of momentum suggestive of jazz-derived language and intricate counterpoint is another highlight. In performance, it is important to keep the music light and agile while clarifying the individual voices, connecting accents and syncopations into a natural flow without overemphasizing them. By recognizing the contrasting characters of the prelude and fugue while shaping them as one continuous arc, the vivid rhythms and three-dimensional sonority can be brought into relief.