Nikolai Kapustin ： Wheel of Fortune Op.113

Kapustin’s Wheel of Fortune, Op.113 is a highly energetic piano work that incorporates the language of jazz. Its lively rhythms and vivid harmonies drive the music forward, while contrasts resembling shifts from one scene to another provide further points of interest. The continuous streams of intricate movement require highly independent fingers and a precise sense of rhythm, but it is important not to play the notes mechanically; a buoyant pulse and natural phrasing should remain at the center. Rather than simply pursuing speed, clearly shaping the accents and dynamic changes brings out the work’s brilliance and playful character.