Scriabin
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A scholarly work of musicology and biography, this authoritative Russian text chronicles the life and artistic legacy of Alexander Scriabin, one of the most visionary and enigmatic composers of the late Romantic and early modernist periods. Written by Ye. Rudakova and A.I. Kandinsky, Scriabin presents a detailed examination of the composer's creative evolution, tracing his journey from his early Chopin-influenced piano works to the mystical, harmonically radical compositions that defined his later career. The authors argue that Scriabin's music cannot be separated from his philosophical and theosophical worldview, illustrating how his grand metaphysical ambitions — most notably his unfinished Mysterium — shaped every dimension of his compositional output. Written with academic rigor yet genuine passion for the subject, the text details the cultural and historical context of early twentieth-century Russian musical life that both nurtured and challenged Scriabin's singular vision. This remains an essential reference for students of Russian music history and anyone seeking a deep, authoritative understanding of one of classical music's most original and transformative figures.
Author: Ye. Rudakova And A.I. Kandinsky
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Paganiniana Pubns
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A scholarly work of musicology and biography, this authoritative Russian text chronicles the life and artistic legacy of Alexander Scriabin, one of the most visionary and enigmatic composers of the late Romantic and early modernist periods. Written by Ye. Rudakova and A.I. Kandinsky, Scriabin presents a detailed examination of the composer's creative evolution, tracing his journey from his early Chopin-influenced piano works to the mystical, harmonically radical compositions that defined his later career. The authors argue that Scriabin's music cannot be separated from his philosophical and theosophical worldview, illustrating how his grand metaphysical ambitions — most notably his unfinished Mysterium — shaped every dimension of his compositional output. Written with academic rigor yet genuine passion for the subject, the text details the cultural and historical context of early twentieth-century Russian musical life that both nurtured and challenged Scriabin's singular vision. This remains an essential reference for students of Russian music history and anyone seeking a deep, authoritative understanding of one of classical music's most original and transformative figures.