Composer: Nikolai Kapustin
Performer: Yeol Eum Son
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Onyx
Catalogue: ONYX4222
Release: 2021
Size: 1.04 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Eight Concert Études Op. 40
01. 1. Prelude. Allegro assai
02. 2. Reverie. Moderato
03. 3. Toccatina. Allegro
04. 4. Remembrance. Larghetto
05. 5. Raillary. Vivace
06. 6. Pastorale. Allegro moderato
07. 7. Intermezzo. Allegretto
08. 8. Final. Prestissimo
09. Variations Op. 41
10. Moon Rainbow, Op. 161
11. Sonatina Op. 100
Sonata No. 2, Op. 54
12. I. Allegro molto
13. II. Scherzo. Allegro assai
14. III. Largo
15. IV. Perpetuum mobile. Allegro vivace
There are many great contemporary composers of our time but few write music that we can relate to so easily and closely as Nikolai Kapustin. His exquisite use of techniques and musical languages of classical and jazz ensures that his music appeals to a wide range of listeners. To those who love classical music but know little about jazz it does not sound too unfamiliar and vice versa. Indeed, it gives great pleasure to even the most untrained ears of either genre of music.
The Korean pianist Yeol Eum Son has long been a champion of the composer and became friends with him. This album is therefore a personal and affectionate tribute to this unique genius and a wonderful introduction to his music.