Composer

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Alexander Scriabin

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Prelude

Compose Date

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1914

Average_duration

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6:30

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Alexander Scriabin's 'Preludes (5) for piano, Op. 74' is a collection of five short pieces for solo piano. The work was composed in 1914, and premiered in Moscow the same year. The five movements are as follows: 1. Douloureux, déchirant (Painful, heartrending) 2. Très lent, contemplatif (Very slow, contemplative) 3. Allegro drammatico (Dramatic allegro) 4. Lent, vague, indécis (Slow, vague, indecisive) 5. Fier, belliqueux (Proud, warlike) The 'Preludes' are characteristic of Scriabin's late style, which is marked by a highly individualistic harmonic language and a mystical, visionary quality. The first prelude, 'Douloureux, déchirant', is a somber and intense piece that features dissonant harmonies and a sense of emotional turmoil. The second prelude, 'Très lent, contemplatif', is a more introspective and meditative piece, with a haunting melody and a sense of stillness and introspection. The third prelude, 'Allegro drammatico', is a virtuosic and dramatic piece that showcases Scriabin's technical prowess as a pianist. The fourth prelude, 'Lent, vague, indécis', is a more ambiguous and elusive piece, with shifting harmonies and a sense of uncertainty and ambiguity. The final prelude, 'Fier, belliqueux', is a triumphant and martial piece that features bold, heroic themes and a sense of grandeur and power. Overall, Scriabin's 'Preludes (5) for piano, Op. 74' is a highly expressive and individualistic work that showcases the composer's unique style and vision. The pieces are marked by a sense of emotional intensity, mystical symbolism, and technical virtuosity, and remain a significant contribution to the repertoire of solo piano music.

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