By
Alexander Scriabin
Scriabin's Etude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 42, No. 5, composed in 1903, is part of a set of 12 etudes written by the Russian composer. Scriabin's inspiration for these etudes is rooted in his fascination with exploring new harmonic and pianistic territory. The Etude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 42, No. 5, is characterized by its ethereal and mystical quality, which is a hallmark of Scriabin's late Romantic and early atonal style.
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by:
Nicolas Namoradze
In this lesson on Scriabin's ominously heroic C-sharp minor Etude, Op. 42 No. 5, Namoradze brings his powers of communicating musical narratives with his analytic gifts, breaking down the work's phrase structure and pianistic challenges. For Namoradze, this Etude is the center of gravity of Scriabin's Op. 42 set. The menacing character of its first theme gives way to one of the most soaring and jubilant melodies ever composed. The Etude presents many challenges of choreography and stamina, and Namoradze demonstrates how striving for clarity of texture can help bring more transparency and contour to the dramatic arc, while also fostering more facility in the physically demanding passagework.
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