Alexander Scriabin

This dance extract from a work by Russian, virtuosic pianist and composer Scriabin is full of rich, unsettling harmonies, expressive melodies, and often mystical or transcendental qualities. This piece offers an "absynth" experience of weird and wonderful colours that take the listener to another dimension

This piece showcases Russian, virtuosic pianist and composer Scriabin's use of rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and intricate pianistic techniques. It explores a range of emotions, often shifting between moments of playfulness and moments of introspection. This extract is taken from the Allegretto movement, which is known for its energetic and rhythmic drive, with sections of virtuosic passages and dynamic contrasts. Here, Scriabin plays with the tonality through a clever use of piano techniques.

This piece from the Russian, virtuosic pianist and composer Scriabin, stays true to its title: "Enigme"; it is mysterious and introspective and marked by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive qualities. The piece often features delicate and intricate passages, creating a sense of enigma and intrigue. Scriabin's use of chromaticism and shifting tonalities adds to the overall sense of ambiguity and mystery in the music.