Composer

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Alexander Scriabin

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1904

Average_duration

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3:30

Movement_count

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3

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Alexander Scriabin's 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 45' is a set of three solo piano pieces composed in 1905. The pieces were premiered by the composer himself in Moscow on December 12, 1905. The three movements are titled "Feuillet d'album," "Poème satanique," and "Ironies." The first movement, "Feuillet d'album," is a lyrical and introspective piece that showcases Scriabin's signature harmonic language. The piece is marked by its delicate and intricate textures, with the melody often shifting between the hands. The harmonies are rich and complex, with Scriabin's use of chromaticism and dissonance creating a sense of tension and unease. The second movement, "Poème satanique," is a dramatic and virtuosic piece that reflects Scriabin's fascination with the occult and mystical. The piece is marked by its intense and driving rhythms, with the left hand providing a relentless ostinato while the right hand plays a series of cascading arpeggios and virtuosic flourishes. The piece builds to a frenzied climax before resolving in a quiet and mysterious coda. The final movement, "Ironies," is a playful and ironic piece that showcases Scriabin's wit and humor. The piece is marked by its quirky rhythms and unexpected harmonic shifts, with Scriabin playfully subverting the listener's expectations. The piece is full of surprises, with sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo adding to its whimsical character. Overall, 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 45' is a masterful showcase of Scriabin's unique musical voice. The pieces are marked by their rich harmonies, intricate textures, and virtuosic flourishes, and showcase Scriabin's fascination with the mystical and occult. The set remains a beloved and challenging work for pianists to this day.

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