Because they provide something like a prospectus of his stylistic development, Alexander Scriabin's Poèmes for piano are similar to his cycle of piano sonatas. Even though their dates of composition do not exactly coincide -- the series of Poèmes begins around the same time as the impressionistic Piano Sonata No. 4, and continues slightly past the transcendental Sonata No. 10 -- these atmospheric pieces reflect each stage of Scriabin's maturation, and sound in many ways like sketches for the more concentrated, single ...
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Because they provide something like a prospectus of his stylistic development, Alexander Scriabin's Poèmes for piano are similar to his cycle of piano sonatas. Even though their dates of composition do not exactly coincide -- the series of Poèmes begins around the same time as the impressionistic Piano Sonata No. 4, and continues slightly past the transcendental Sonata No. 10 -- these atmospheric pieces reflect each stage of Scriabin's maturation, and sound in many ways like sketches for the more concentrated, single-movement sonatas. All of the wafting arpeggios, elaborate cross-rhythms, and deep, brooding chords that mark this composer's mystical style are abundantly on display in these evocative works. Pianist Pascal Amoyel, who has a special affinity for the virtuosic and volatile works of the late Romantics, brings a wide range of characteristic expressions to these pieces, from the florid delicacy of the Poèmes (2), Op. 32, to the diabolical ferocity of the Poème satanique, Op. 36. Yet while the...
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Very Good. Size: 5x0x4; Cover of booklet is fairly worn. This item is in very good condition with all original artwork and materials. The disc may have light superficial marks that do not affect play.
