Composer

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Alexander Scriabin

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Compose Date

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1907

Average_duration

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5:00

Movement_count

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3

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Alexander Scriabin's 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 52' is a set of three solo piano pieces composed in 1907. The pieces were premiered by the composer himself in Moscow on December 22, 1907. The set is characterized by Scriabin's signature mystical and impressionistic style, with a focus on harmony and color. The first piece, marked "Desir" (Desire), is a slow and dreamy piece in the key of F-sharp major. It begins with a simple melody in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left. The piece gradually builds in intensity, with the melody becoming more complex and the harmonies more dissonant. The climax of the piece is marked by a series of crashing chords, before it returns to the peaceful opening theme. The second piece, marked "Caresse dansée" (Dancing caress), is a lively and rhythmic piece in the key of D-flat major. It begins with a playful melody in the right hand, accompanied by a syncopated rhythm in the left. The piece features a number of virtuosic passages, including rapid runs and arpeggios. The middle section of the piece is marked by a slower, more lyrical melody, before returning to the lively opening theme. The final piece, marked "Poème" (Poem), is a slow and introspective piece in the key of E major. It begins with a simple melody in the right hand, accompanied by a gentle arpeggio in the left. The piece gradually builds in intensity, with the melody becoming more complex and the harmonies more dissonant. The climax of the piece is marked by a series of crashing chords, before it returns to the peaceful opening theme. Overall, 'Pieces (3) for piano, Op. 52' is a beautiful and evocative set of pieces that showcases Scriabin's unique style and harmonic language. The set is a testament to the composer's ability to create rich and complex musical worlds through the medium of solo piano.

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