Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Episode 5 of 5: Final Years
In the month that sees the 100th anniversary of his death, Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the virtuoso pianist and composer Alexander Scriabin (1870-1915) "one of the most enigmatic and controversial and artistic personalities of all time". In this week's final programme, Donald explores Scriabin's return to Russia and the incredible music he wrote in the years before his sudden death.
00:01 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin Feuillet D'Album Op.58 For Piano Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.
00:03 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 2 Pieces Op.59 For Piano Performer: Piers Lane.
00:05 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 3 Studies Op.65 For Piano Performer: Piers Lane.
00:10 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin Prometheus (The Poem Of Fire) Op.60 For Piano, Chorus, Organ And Orchestra Conductor: Riccardo Muti. Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra.
00:33 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin Sonata No. 10 In C Major Op.70 For Piano Performer: Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy.
00:47 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin Vers La Flamme - Poeme Op.72 For Piano Performer: Xiayin Wang.
00:56 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 2 Dances Op.73 For Piano Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.
First broadcast: 01 May 2015 (b05s3n5v) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_70