8 Concert Studies is one of the most popular works by Kapustin. Composed in 1984, the studies show Kapustin 's wide -ranging and inventive composition style. In each study, the pianist faces various, often huge challenges whichpresent themselves in a fascinating way. These pieces contain a large variety of musical styles - jazz, blues, ragtime, boogie -woogie, stride piano or bar music: All studies are full of energy and tension. Includes: Prelude ■Reverie ■ Toccatina ■ Reminiscence ■ Raillery ■ Pastoral ■ Intermezzo ■ Finale