🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Prelude No.6 in h-moll Op.53-6

No. 6 from Kapustin’s 24 Preludes is a prelude in which sharp rhythmic energy associated with jazz idioms meets the piano writing of the classical tradition. Repeated short figures, syncopation, and rich chords drive the music forward, while flowing melodic lines create changes of expression. In listening, attention should be paid not only to the crispness of the rhythms, but also to the direction of the phrases and the resonance of the chords. In performance, it is important not to make the left-hand accompaniment too heavy and to keep the placement of the accents clear. Rather than being driven by speed, the pianist should keep the small notes even and balance strength with suppleness to bring out the piece’s appeal.