Piano Concerto (Scriabin)
- Piano Concerto (Scriabin)
The Piano Concerto in F sharp minor, Op. 20, is an early work of the Russian composer Alexander Scriabin (1872–1915). It was composed in 1896, and is the only concerto he wrote, and as one of his early works, resembles the style of Chopin in its lyricism. The concerto is technically demanding, with large and rapid Arpeggio and chordal passagework. Despite the popularity of Scriabin's other works for piano, the concerto is rarely programmed in the concert hall.Fact|date=July 2008
Composition
The work consists of three movements, typically lasting about 28 minutes:
Allegro
The main theme is introduced by the piano and then transferred to the orchestra while the piano accompanies in octaves. Typical of Scriabin's style, the phrases are lengthy and the melodies tend to be very chromatic; syncopation and polyrhythm features prominently.
Andante
The second movement begins in the key of F sharp major. This movement is unusualFact|date=July 2008 in that it is in the form of theme and variations. The orchestra introduces the theme. The piano enters with the first variation, accompanying the orchestra's theme with arpeggios in shifting polyrhythms. The second variation is faster, marked allegro scherzando, containing octave leaps in the left hand. The third variation is a slow funeral march. The fourth variation is marked allegretto and features intricate ornamentation; the clarinet introduces the melody, and interweaves counterpoint with the soloist. The movement ends with return of the theme to the orchestra, almost identical to the first variation.
Allegro moderato
A quick movement with a development of the theme of the first movement.
Recordings
External links
* Pianopedia, Alexander Scriabin, [http://www.pianopedia.com/w_1328_skryabin.aspx Piano Concerto in F-sharp minor]
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