Composer

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Alexander Scriabin

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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ca. 1905

Average_duration

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0:37

Alexander Scriabin's 'Etude for piano in E flat major, Op. 49/1' was composed in 1905 and premiered the same year in Moscow. The piece is part of a set of twelve etudes, Op. 49, which were composed during Scriabin's middle period. The 'Etude in E flat major' is a virtuosic piece that showcases Scriabin's unique harmonic language and technical prowess. The piece is in a fast tempo and is marked Allegro, with a metronome marking of 144 beats per minute. The piece is in a modified sonata form, with an exposition, development, and recapitulation. The opening theme is a series of ascending arpeggios that are repeated throughout the piece. The theme is then developed through a series of virtuosic runs and trills, showcasing Scriabin's technical abilities. The middle section of the piece is marked by a change in key to C minor and a change in mood to a more introspective and lyrical character. The section features a new theme that is developed through a series of variations. The piece then returns to the opening theme, which is now developed further through a series of complex harmonies and technical flourishes. The piece ends with a virtuosic coda that brings the piece to a thrilling conclusion. The 'Etude in E flat major' is characteristic of Scriabin's middle period, which is marked by his exploration of new harmonic and tonal possibilities. The piece features Scriabin's signature use of complex harmonies and chromaticism, as well as his virtuosic piano writing. The piece is a testament to Scriabin's technical abilities as a pianist and his innovative approach to composition.

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