Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Episode 4 of 5: Escape to the West
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". Today, Donald explores the years Scriabin spent in Europe and America, when his megalomania reached new heights as he proclaimed himself "Divine Creator".
00:01 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 2 Poems Op.32 For Piano Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.
00:07 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 4 Pieces Op.51 For Piano - no 2 Performer: Mikhail Pletnev.
00:09 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 3 Preludes Op.49 For Piano - no 2 Performer: Mikhail Pletnev.
00:10 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 3 Pieces Op.45 For Piano Performer: Mikhail Pletnev.
00:17 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 4 Pieces Op.51 For Piano - no 4 Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.
00:18 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin 3 Pieces Op.52 For Piano Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.
00:24 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin Symphony no.4 Poem of Ecstasy Conductor: Valery Gergiev. Orchestra: KIV Orchestra.
00:47 Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin Sonata No. 5 In F Sharp Major Op.53 For Piano Performer: Simon Trpchesk.
First broadcast: 30 Apr 2015 (b05s3n5q) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_70