Nikolai Kapustin ： Ten Bagatelles No.3 Op.59-3

This miniature is marked by dynamic rhythms suggestive of jazz and vivid sonorities that make the most of the piano. Within its concise structure, melody and accompaniment interact lightly, while the rhythmic momentum drives the music forward. Highlights include the crisp exchange of phrases and the changes in expression created by the accents. In performance, it is important not to rush the smaller notes, but to keep the pulse clearly grounded and the rests distinct. Clarifying the roles of the hands and allowing the melody to emerge, while keeping the whole piece bright and light, brings out its appeal.