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Scriabin's World

Scriabin's World: William Mival explores the life and music of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, with excerpts from his piano sonatas and his orchestral work Prometheus.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 6 Apr 2008 17:00

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Music Played

  • Alexander Scriabin

    6 Preludes for piano (Op.13)

    Performers: Piers Lane (piano)

    • HYPERION CDA 670578 1/27.
  • Alexander Scriabin

    Concerto for piano and orchestra (Op.20) in F sharp minor

    Performers: Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano), Lorin Maazel (conductor), London Philharmonic Orchestra

    • DECCA 417 2552 1/3.
  • Alexander Scriabin

    Symphony no. 1 (Op.26) in E major

    Performers: Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti (conductor)

    • EMI 567 7202 1/1.
  • Alexander Scriabin

    Sonata for piano no. 5 (Op.53) in F sharp major

    Performers: Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano)

    • DECCA 475 5792 1/13.
  • Alexander Scriabin

    Prometheus (The poem of fire) for piano, chorus, organ and orchestra (Op.60)

    Performers: Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti (conductor)

    • EMI 567 7202 3/4.
  • Alexander Scriabin

    5 Preludes for piano (Op.74)

    Performers: Piers Lane (piano)

Broadcast

  • Sun 6 Apr 2008 17:00