Composer

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Alexander Scriabin

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Keyboard

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Character Piece

Compose Date

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1898 - 1899

Average_duration

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30:55

Movement_count

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9

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Alexander Scriabin's 'Mazurkas (9) for piano, Op. 25' is a collection of nine pieces for solo piano, composed between 1896 and 1897. The work was premiered by the composer himself in Moscow in 1897. The nine movements of the 'Mazurkas' are all written in the traditional Mazurka form, a Polish folk dance in triple meter. However, Scriabin's interpretation of the form is highly individualistic, with each movement showcasing his unique harmonic language and virtuosic piano writing. The first movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and energetic dance in G minor. The second movement, marked Allegro, is a more subdued and introspective piece in C major. The third movement, marked Allegro, is a playful and whimsical dance in D major. The fourth movement, marked Allegro, is a fiery and passionate dance in B minor. The fifth movement, marked Allegro, is a delicate and ethereal piece in E minor. The sixth movement, marked Allegro, is a dramatic and intense dance in C-sharp minor. The seventh movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and joyful dance in F-sharp minor. The eighth movement, marked Allegro, is a haunting and mysterious piece in A minor. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a triumphant and exuberant dance in D major. Throughout the 'Mazurkas', Scriabin's characteristic use of rich harmonies, chromaticism, and unconventional chord progressions is on full display. The piano writing is virtuosic and demanding, with rapid runs, arpeggios, and intricate figurations. Overall, the 'Mazurkas (9) for piano, Op. 25' is a stunning showcase of Scriabin's unique musical voice and his mastery of the piano.

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