Catherine Gordeladze, the pianist on this recording, was born in Georgia and now lives in Germany, having earned critical acclaim as a recitalist, orchestral soloist, and chamber musician.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nikolai Kapustin considers himself a classical composer who writes music in a jazz idiom, despite building a reputation as a jazz pianist.
Composer Biography
Nikolai Kapustin, born in Ukraine in 1937, studied piano with Alexander Goldenweiser at the Moscow Conservatory.
Critical Reception
Kapustin's music, once known mainly through his own recordings, is now considered a significant part of the Western post-war piano repertory due to increasing performances by other pianists.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Kapustin cites Oscar Peterson, a renowned jazz pianist, as his single biggest influence, particularly in how he manipulates and transforms melodic and rhythmic essence.
Compositional Technique
Kapustin's music often attracts listeners through its connection to classical forms, such as the multi-movement sonata or short pieces grouped by mood or method.
