Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)
Episode 1 of 5: Studies, Skating and Drowning in Pleasure

In the month that sees the 100th anniversary of his death, Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the virtuoso pianist [bad word] Alexander Scriabin (1870-1915) "one of the most enigmatic and controversial and artistic personalities of all time". In Monday's episode, Donald focuses on Scriabin's years as a student, his first love (aged just 15), and the beginnings of his association with the timber magnate Mitrofan Belaieff who helped launch his musical career.

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Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin
3 Pieces Op.2 For Piano no 1
Performer: Yevgeny Sudbin.

00:05
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin
2 Pieces Op.9 For Piano [left Hand] no 2
Performer: Stephen Coombs.

00:11
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin
Funebre - Sonata No. 1 In Minor Op.6 For Piano
Performer: Marc-André Hamelin.

00:18
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin
Romance for voice and piano
Performer: Berta Kozel.
Singer: Zara Dolukhanova.

00:22
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin
12 Studies Op.8 For Piano - No.8 in flat major
Performer: Piers Lane.

00:27
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin
12 Studies Op.8 For Piano - No.12 in sharp minor
Performer: Piers Lane.

00:32
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin
Concerto In Sharp Minor Op.20 For Piano And Orchestra
Performer: Yevgeny Sudbin.
Orchestra: Bergen filharmoniske orkester.
Conductor: Andrew Litton.

First broadcast: 27 Apr 2015 (b05s3dhv)
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