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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1912 - 1913

Average_duration

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2:28

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Alexander Scriabin's 'Preludes (2) for piano, Op. 67' is a set of two preludes composed in 1914. The pieces were premiered by the composer himself in Moscow in the same year. The first prelude, marked "Andante," is a melancholic and introspective piece. It begins with a simple melody in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left. The melody is then repeated with slight variations, and the left hand takes over the melody while the right hand provides a delicate accompaniment. The piece ends with a soft and peaceful coda. The second prelude, marked "Allegro," is a more energetic and virtuosic piece. It begins with a fast and rhythmic melody in the right hand, accompanied by a driving bass line in the left. The melody is then repeated with increasing intensity, and the left hand takes over the melody while the right hand provides a complex and intricate accompaniment. The piece ends with a dramatic and explosive coda. Both preludes showcase Scriabin's unique harmonic language, which is characterized by rich and colorful chords, chromaticism, and a sense of ambiguity between major and minor tonalities. The pieces also demonstrate Scriabin's use of unconventional rhythmic patterns and his interest in exploring the expressive potential of the piano. Overall, 'Preludes (2) for piano, Op. 67' is a testament to Scriabin's innovative and visionary approach to music.

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