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Preludes

Prélude Op.16 No.4

Alexander Scriabin (1894)

DifficultyBeginner
Duration0:49
Notes171
OpusOp.16 No.4

Description

The fourth piece is one of the sparser numbers in the set, written in a simple, concentrated style. Its melodic movement is compact within a short span, making it approachable for beginners, though shaping expression with so few notes has its own challenge. It offers a more concise taste of the introspective mood running through the set.

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

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About the 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.

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