Composer

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Alexander Scriabin

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Compose Date

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1904

Average_duration

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2:43

Movement_count

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2

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Alexander Scriabin's 'Poèmes (2) for piano, Op. 44' is a set of two pieces composed in 1903. The pieces were premiered by the composer himself in Moscow in the same year. The two movements are titled 'Poème in F-sharp major' and 'Poème in C major'. The first movement, 'Poème in F-sharp major', is a lyrical and expressive piece that showcases Scriabin's signature harmonic language. The piece begins with a delicate and dreamy melody in the right hand, accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The melody gradually builds in intensity, with the left hand providing a rich and complex harmonic foundation. The middle section of the piece features a more agitated and dissonant melody, before returning to the opening theme in a more subdued and introspective manner. The second movement, 'Poème in C major', is a more energetic and virtuosic piece. The opening theme is a lively and rhythmic melody in the right hand, accompanied by a driving bass line in the left hand. The middle section of the piece features a more contemplative and introspective melody, before returning to the opening theme in a more elaborate and virtuosic form. Overall, Scriabin's 'Poèmes (2) for piano, Op. 44' are characteristic of his late style, which is characterized by a highly individualistic harmonic language, a focus on the expressive potential of the piano, and a sense of mystical and spiritual transcendence. The pieces are challenging and rewarding for pianists, requiring both technical virtuosity and a deep understanding of Scriabin's unique musical language.

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