Description
This is the fifth and final piece of Scriabin's Five Preludes, Op.16, written in 1894. At just 34 seconds and 237 notes, it is markedly shorter than its companions, yet leaves an impression through its well-shaped, concise melodic line. Rated beginner level, it also serves as an accessible entry point for exploring Scriabin's early style and its shifting harmonic colors.
Preludes by Scriabin, tracing a path from early Chopin influence toward his own distinctive mystical style.
Sheet Music
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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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