🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Prelude No.15 in Des-Dur Op.53-15

No. 15 from Kapustin’s 24 Preludes is a rhythmic and energetic prelude that incorporates jazz idioms into a classical compositional style. A lyrical melody emerges amid its lively motion, while colorful harmony and incisive rhythms propel the music forward. The contrasts that suggest changes of scene are also worth listening for. In performance, it is important not to play the small notes mechanically, but to preserve the flow of the beat and the elasticity of the syncopations. Bringing the melody clearly to the foreground while shaping the accents in the accompaniment allows the piece’s brilliance and sharpness to come through.