Eight Concert Études, Op 40 (Kapustin)
from Kapustin: Piano Music, Vol. 2 (CDA67433)
1 Prelude: Allegro assai [1'59]
2 Dream: Moderato [3'13]
3 Toccatina: Allegro [2'06]
4 Reminiscence: Larghetto [4'29]
5 Shuitka: Vivace [2'17]
6 Pastoral: Allegro moderato [2'25]
7 Intermezzo: Allegretto [3'18]
8 Final: Prestissimo [2'30]
22 minutes 17 seconds 8 tracks
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