🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Three Etudes No.1 Op.67-1

Kapustin’s No. 1 from Three Etudes is an etude rooted in classical writing while drawing on the rhythmic feel and harmonic sensibility of jazz. Its intricate movement and succession of chords drive the music forward, while changes in the musical flow heighten its tension and vitality. Among its highlights are the rhythmic momentum maintained within the technically demanding passages and the shifting colors of the harmony. In performance, it is important to focus not only on accuracy, but also on the direction of each phrase and the gradation of dynamics. Keeping the beat steady while adding light, lively accents, and carefully balancing the hands and avoiding blurred sonorities, helps create a vivid and energetic interpretation.