🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Ten Inventions Feroce No.8 Op.73-8

No. 8 is an invention whose prominent sharp accents and driving rhythms suit the character suggested by the title “Feroce.” Short motifs develop as they pass between the right and left hands, while the exchanges between the hands and shifts in register create tension and vitality. Rather than rushing through the chains of small notes, it is important to clarify the shape of each motif and the rhythmic weight of the beat. Carefully shaping the placement of accents, the space around rests, and the gradations of dynamics—without relying solely on forceful playing—brings out the music’s incisive character and forward flow. Even at speed, each voice should be heard distinctly, balancing lightness with controlled ferocity.