Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Episode 3 of 5: 1903 - Turning Point
In the month that sees the 100th anniversary of his death, Donald Macleod explores the life and career of the virtuoso pianist and composer Alexander Scriabin (1870-1915) "one of the most enigmatic and controversial and artistic personalities of all time". In Wednesday's programme, Donald MacLeod focuses on 1903 - a year full of both personal and professional change for Scriabin - when he left behind the shadow of Chopin and produced a prodigious amount of music in a new individual style.
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 4 Preludes Op.37 for piano Performer: Piers Lane.
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 8 Studies Op.42 for piano Performer: Igor Nikonovich.
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin Poeme satanique Op.36 for piano Performer: Xiayin Wang.
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin Sonata no. 4 in F sharp major Op.30 for piano Performer: Andrei Korobeinikov.
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin Symphony no. 3 in C major Op.43 (The Divine poem) Conductor: Mikhail Pletnev (1957). Performer: Russian National Orchestra.
First broadcast: 29 Apr 2015 (b05s3n5l) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_70