🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Prelude No.18 in f-moll Op.53-18

No. 18 from Kapustin’s 24 Preludes combines the concentrated character of a classical prelude with a sense of rhythm and harmony reminiscent of jazz language. Within its concise span, a clear metric drive and shifting accents shape the flow, while changes in chord color and register broaden its expressive range. The rapid details should remain light and even, with careful attention to distinguishing the left hand’s pulse from the right hand’s phrasing. Rather than exaggerating the dynamics, performers should carefully shape the suppleness of the rhythm and the transitions between sonorities, bringing out the work’s polished momentum. It is helpful to clarify the role of each voice first, then connect clear articulation to a more fluid flow without rushing the tempo.