🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Prelude No.2 in a-moll Op.53-2

Making effective use of a sharp rhythmic sense and jazz idioms, this prelude condenses a strong sense of vitality and tension into a short span. The flowing movement of the notes and crisp rhythms drive the music forward, while the crossing layers of melody and accompaniment provide an appealing sense of depth. It is important to shape the phrases clearly, keep the accents and syncopations precise, and balance the volume between the hands. Rather than rushing on the strength of its momentum, maintain a steady tempo and clearly express the lightness of the sound and changes in dynamics to bring out the music’s incisive character.