🇺🇦Nikolai Kapustin ： Three Impromptus No.1 Op.66-1

Kapustin’s No. 1 from Three Impromptus combines the foundation of classical writing with a dynamic rhythmic vitality reminiscent of jazz and a refined harmonic sense. Within the free-flowing character of an impromptu, changes in figuration and rhythm propel the music forward and create a vivid sense of motion. It is important to maintain a light, agile tempo, clarify the exchanges between the hands and the accents, and give the rapid figures a clean, well-defined articulation. Rather than forcing the sound, a supple touch that brings out the rhythmic bounce allows the music’s brilliance and liveliness to emerge.