Credits:

Kawakami Masahiro

Description:

Nikolai Kapustin's music is highly popular in Japan. His vibrant and colorful music, which is said to be a fusion of jazz and classical music, has never ceased to attract people. This long-awaited project is performed by Masahiro Kawakami, a pianist who has been in close contact with the composer himself and is a leader in the study of Kapustin. In addition to popular pieces, the CD includes "Pianist in Jeopardy Op. 152" and "Piano Sonata No. 19 Op. 143," both of which are world premiere recordings, as well as "Good Intention Op. 137" and "Slight of Hand Op. 138," which were dedicated to Kawakami himself. Recorded at Fujimi Civic Cultural Hall (Kirari Fujimi), Saitama, Japan, April 9-11, 2018.