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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1905

Average_duration

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0:57

Alexander Scriabin's Prelude for piano in C major, Op. 48/4, was composed in 1905 and premiered the same year in Moscow. The piece is part of a set of 24 preludes, each in a different key, that Scriabin composed between 1895 and 1914. The Prelude in C major is a relatively short piece, lasting just over a minute, and is marked "con delicatezza" (with delicacy). It is written in a simple ternary form, with a lyrical and expressive A section followed by a more virtuosic and energetic B section, before returning to the A section to conclude. The piece is characterized by Scriabin's signature harmonic language, which is often described as "mystical" or "otherworldly." Scriabin was deeply interested in theosophy and believed that music had the power to evoke spiritual experiences in the listener. This is reflected in the Prelude's use of unusual chord progressions and harmonies, which create a sense of tension and release that is both emotional and intellectual. Despite its brevity, the Prelude in C major is a masterful example of Scriabin's unique style and demonstrates his ability to create complex and evocative music within a relatively simple form. It remains a popular piece in the piano repertoire and is frequently performed and recorded.

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