Micro-Piece for Xenia is a precious vignette which, once studied and understood, is the kind of piece a pianist will want to return to often in moments of contemplation and "refuelling". The rhythmic complexities appear daunting at first, but here a metronomically precise performance is not the key to a sensitive performance that it is in some of the other works in this collection. The challenge of interpreting the rhythm accurately is the aspect of the piece that should be isolated initially.

From the Composer

This piece was composed for Xenia Pestova in recognition of her dedication to excellent performances of new music.