Yeol Eum Son (piano)

Kapustin: Eight Concert Études Op. 40
Kapustin: Variations Op. 41
Kapustin: Moon Rainbow, Op. 161
Kapustin: Sonatina Op. 100
Kapustin: Piano Sonata No. 2 in E Major, Op. 54

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.

"Sonin soitossa Chopin-henkinen pianoherkkyys ja Gershwinin lanseeraama taidesvengi yhdistyvät suvereeniin tekniikkaan, joka paljastaa teosten herkulliset yksityiskohdat kovimmissakin rymistelyissä. Soitto välittää myös sen, että Kapustinin musiikin viihteellisen, kiiltävän pinnan alla myllertää vahvaa energiaa ja syvää tunneilmaisua. Minun kirjoissani kyseessä on vuoden merkittävin pianolevy." - Kare Eskola, Yle Radio 1, Uudet levyt 16.9.2021.