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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1903

Average_duration

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5:23

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Alexander Scriabin's 'Preludes (4) for piano, Op. 31' is a set of four preludes composed in 1903. The work was premiered by the composer himself in Moscow on December 12, 1903. The four preludes are each distinct in character and style, showcasing Scriabin's unique harmonic language and virtuosic piano writing. The first prelude, marked Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece with a driving rhythm and intricate figurations in the right hand. The second prelude, marked Andante, is a more introspective and lyrical piece, with a haunting melody and rich harmonies. The third prelude, marked Allegro, is a fiery and passionate piece, with rapid arpeggios and cascading runs in the right hand. The final prelude, marked Lento, is a dreamy and ethereal piece, with a delicate melody and shimmering harmonies. Throughout the set, Scriabin employs his signature use of chromaticism and dissonance, creating a sense of tension and release that is both thrilling and unsettling. The preludes also showcase Scriabin's use of unconventional harmonies and tonalities, with frequent modulations and unexpected chord progressions. Overall, Scriabin's 'Preludes (4) for piano, Op. 31' is a masterful display of the composer's unique style and virtuosic piano writing, and remains a beloved work in the piano repertoire.

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