Composer

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Julian Scriabin

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1918

Average_duration

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1:26

Julian Scriabin's 'Preludes (2) for piano, Op. 3' is a set of two preludes composed in 1888. The pieces were premiered by the composer himself in Moscow in the same year. The first prelude is marked Andante and is in the key of C-sharp minor. It begins with a melancholic melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a simple arpeggiated pattern in the left hand. The piece gradually builds in intensity, with the left hand taking on a more prominent role and the melody becoming more complex. The middle section features a faster, more agitated melody, before returning to the original theme. The piece ends quietly, with the melody fading away. The second prelude is marked Allegro and is in the key of B-flat minor. It begins with a fast, virtuosic melody played in the right hand, accompanied by a driving rhythm in the left hand. The piece is characterized by its intense energy and technical demands, with the melody constantly shifting and evolving. The middle section features a slower, more lyrical melody, before returning to the original theme. The piece ends with a flourish, with the melody reaching a climactic peak before coming to a sudden stop. Overall, Scriabin's 'Preludes (2) for piano, Op. 3' showcase the composer's early style, characterized by its Romantic sensibility and virtuosic piano writing. The pieces are notable for their expressive melodies, complex harmonies, and technical demands, and remain popular among pianists and audiences alike.

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