Composer

:

Alexander Scriabin

Genre

:

Keyboard

Style

:

Character Piece

Compose Date

:

1889

Average_duration

:

1:52

The 'Mazurka for piano in G minor, Op. 3/3' is a solo piano piece composed by Alexander Scriabin. It was composed in 1888 when Scriabin was only 16 years old. The piece was premiered by the composer himself in Moscow in the same year. The 'Mazurka for piano in G minor, Op. 3/3' is a single movement piece that lasts for approximately three minutes. It is written in the traditional Mazurka form, which is a Polish folk dance in triple meter. The piece is in G minor and has a moderate tempo. The piece begins with a melancholic and introspective melody played in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment in the form of broken chords. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the left hand becomes more active, providing a more complex accompaniment. The middle section of the piece is more lively and energetic. The right hand plays a fast and virtuosic melody while the left hand provides a rhythmic accompaniment. The section ends with a short cadenza played by the right hand. The final section of the piece returns to the melancholic mood of the opening. The melody is played in a higher register, and the left hand provides a more complex accompaniment. The piece ends with a soft and introspective coda. The 'Mazurka for piano in G minor, Op. 3/3' is a typical example of Scriabin's early style. It shows his interest in the traditional forms of classical music, as well as his use of chromatic harmonies and complex rhythms. The piece also demonstrates his ability to create a wide range of moods and emotions through his music.

More....