Étude in D-sharp minor, Op. 8, No. 12 (Scriabin)
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Étude in D-sharp minor, Op. 8, No. 12, is an étude for piano composed by Alexander Scriabin in 1894.[1] It features many technical challenges, including 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 also a favorite encore of Vladimir Horowitz.[2]
Technique
[edit]The dramatic motive and moving recitative of the solo in the upper voices on the chordal background is characteristic of Scriabin's early creations.[3][unreliable source?] The tempo marking for the piece is around 100-112 beats per minute. The right hand is always playing octaves except for the piece's ending.[2] Similarly, the left hand is continually jumping around until the final chord is struck.
References
[edit]- ^ Score at Sheetmusicfox.com
- ^ a b Ballard, Lincoln; Bengtson, Matthew (27 June 2017). The Alexander Scriabin Companion. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 56. ISBN 9781442232624.
- ^ Geocities
External links
[edit]- Etudes Op.8: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
- Performed by Alexander Scriabin himself, Welte-Mignon piano roll
- A performance by Alfred Cortot
- Performed by Vladimir Horowitz
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