Composer

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Alexander Scriabin

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Compose Date

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1908

Average_duration

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5:10

Movement_count

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4

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Alexander Scriabin's 'Pieces (4) for piano, Op. 56' is a collection of four short pieces composed in 1908. The premiere of the work took place in Moscow in the same year. The four movements are titled 'Fragilité', 'Prélude', 'Poème ailé', and 'Danse languide'. The first movement, 'Fragilité', is a delicate and introspective piece that showcases Scriabin's use of harmonies and textures to create a sense of fragility and vulnerability. The second movement, 'Prélude', is a more traditional prelude that features a lyrical melody and a flowing accompaniment. The third movement, 'Poème ailé', is a highly expressive and virtuosic piece that features rapid runs and arpeggios in the right hand, while the left hand provides a rich and complex harmonic foundation. The final movement, 'Danse languide', is a languorous and sensual dance that features a hypnotic rhythm and a lush, romantic melody. Overall, 'Pieces (4) for piano, Op. 56' is a prime example of Scriabin's unique style, which combines elements of Romanticism, Impressionism, and Symbolism. The work is characterized by its rich harmonies, complex textures, and highly expressive melodies, which combine to create a sense of emotional intensity and spiritual transcendence.

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