Étude in C-sharp minor, Op. 2, No. 1 (Scriabin)
The Étude in C-sharp minor, Op. 2, No. 1 is a technical étude for piano, written by the Russian composer Alexander Scriabin in 1887.[1]
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[edit] Background
This étude was written in 1887, when Scriabin was just 15 years old. It was the first of the Three Pieces, Op. 2 and was one of Scriabin's earliest successes.[1]
[edit] Analysis
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Étude Op. 2 No. 1 is in 3/4 time and is in the key of C-sharp minor.
The melody of this étude is poignant and heartfelt, showing many characteristics of Russian Gypsy music. It is accompanied by the right hand and left playing repeated chords, these chords feature rich harmonies, inner voices, and large spreads in the left hand. The dynamics of the piece are varied constantly to display emotion and passion and to add interest. The piece features many key changes but finally concludes in the original key. Although it is a slow and somber piece, like many other études, it is considerably difficult to perfect.
This étude lasts for about three minutes.[1][2][3]
[edit] Recordings
| Pianist | Duration | Record Label | Recording Date | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Horowitz[4] | 02:39 | Deutsche Grammophon | 1986 | Horowitz in Moscow |
| Shura Cherkassky[5] | 03:24 | London Records | 1982 | Encores |
| Sviatoslav Richter[6] | 02:51 | Melodiya | 1952 | Richter |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Étude Op. 2 No. 1 at Allmusic
- Scores at the IMSLP
