Composer

Alexander Scriabin

1872-1915

Alexander Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist from Moscow known for developing a highly personal musical world tied to mystical philosophy. His early works show the lyrical influence of Chopin, but he gradually moved away from traditional tonality toward his own distinctive harmonic system. This site includes 8 of his works, including an early etude and preludes from Op. 11 and Op. 16.

Works by Scriabin (8 pieces)

Études1

A collection of études by various composers, including Chopin's famous "Revolutionary" Étude, designed to build finger independence and expressive technique.

Étude Op.2 No.1Op.2 No.1Intermediate2:15

Preludes7

Preludes by Scriabin, tracing a path from early Chopin influence toward his own distinctive mystical style.

Prelude Op.11 No.1Op.11 No.1Intermediate0:42 Prélude Op.16 No.1Op.16 No.1Intermediate3:06 Prélude Op.16 No.2Op.16 No.2Intermediate0:57 Prélude Op.16 No.3Op.16 No.3Intermediate2:11 Prélude Op.16 No.4Op.16 No.4Beginner0:49 Prélude Op.16 No.5Op.16 No.5Beginner0:34 Prélude Op.59 No.2Op.59 No.2Advanced1:28