🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Prelude No.17 in As-Dur Op.53-17

This prelude from Kapustin’s set condenses melodic appeal and rhythmic vitality into a compact form. Harmonies suggestive of jazz language are combined with lively rhythmic motion, while lyrical passages alternate with finely detailed movement within its concise span. The changing flow, expanding register, and forward momentum toward the ending are among its highlights. In performance, avoid making the left-hand accompaniment too heavy, and let the right-hand melody stand out as if in conversation. Rather than treating dynamics mechanically, feel the elasticity within the beat and shape the piece with a bright, crisp touch.