Prokofiev's compositions were inspired by Symbolism and Futurism, and his early works showcased a percussive treatment of the piano, similar in some respects to Bartok. Prokofiev's Four Pieces for Piano,
In the two Impromptus a la mazur op. 7 by Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) the influence of Chopin is clearly evident. Chopin's music constitutes the point of departure in a musical progression that would
Collection of pieces for cello and piano from the Rob. Forberg catalogue. Includes pieces by Tchaikovsky, Rebikov, Pachulski, Scriabin, Alexander Krein. Level intermediate to advanced. (no new
Alexander Scriabin's piano sonatas are a testimony to the spasmodic tension the composer brought to that act of consciousness and regeneration to which he gave the name ecstasy.
Scriabin would
Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) was one of the composers who brought about a revolution in musical language at the turn of the twentieth century. In his specific case, this revolution involved harmony: