Étude in D-sharp minor, Op. 8, No. 12 (Scriabin)
Étude in D-sharp minor, Op. 8, No. 12 is a technical étude for piano in D-sharp minor composed by Alexander Scriabin in 1894.[1] It features many technical challenges including treacherous stretches with intervals up to an eleventh, numerous jumps in the left hand, repetitive chord strikes, and abundant octaves. It is a particular favorite among pianists and audiences alike. This piece was a favorite encore of Vladimir Horowitz.
[edit] Technique
The dramatic motive and moving recitative of the solo in the upper voices on the chordal background is characteristic of Scriabin's early creations.[2] The piece's tempo varies between 100 and 112 bpm. The right hand is always playing octaves except for the piece's ending. Similarly, the left hand is continually jumping around until the final chord is struck.
As with other études penned by Scriabin, the jumps written for the left hand can be somewhat facilitated by executing higher notes in the bass clef (e.g., the high A♯ in the second beat of measure two) with free fingers in the right hand.
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Awadagin Pratt performs Alexander Scriabin's Étude Op. 8 No. 12 at the White House Classical Music Student Workshop Concert. (2009-11-04)
played by Domenico Stigliani
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