Scriabin was an eccentric Russian composer, virtuoso pianist and mystic. Best known for his piano works he was a fellow student of Rachmaninoff.
Family
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin - also written as Skriabin, Skryabin or Skrjabin. Born: Moscow 25 Dec 1871 Father. military aristocrat Mother: concert pianist. Died when he was 1. Brought up by grandmother and aunts. Siblings: father remarried - several half brothers and sisters 1st wife: Vera Ivanova Isakovich, several children Mistress: Tatiana de Schloezer, more children
Works
Orchestral: 3 Symphonies The Divine Poem The Poem of Ecstasy Prometheus: The Poem of Fire 1 piano concerto Luce - clavier à lumières 10 piano sonatas 85 preludes hundreds of piano pieces- preludes, etudes and poems Mysterium Reveries Romance Fantasy for piano and orchestra Canon Egoroff Variations Fragilite Desir Caresse Danse Satanic Poem Prefatory ActionMystery
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