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Escape to the West

Composer of the Week Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)
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Donald Macleod explores the years Scriabin spent in Europe and America, when his megalomania reached new heights as he proclaimed himself 'divine creator'.

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".

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Thu 30 Apr 2015 18:30
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Alexander Scriabin

    2 Poems Op.32 For Piano

    Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.
    • Hyperion: CDA67988.
    • Hyperion.
    • 1.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    4 Pieces Op.51 For Piano - no 2

    Performer: Mikhail Pletnev.
    • Virgin Classics: VC545247-2.
    • Virgin Classics.
    • 28.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    3 Preludes Op.49 For Piano - no 2

    Performer: Mikhail Pletnev.
    • VIRGIN : 545 247-2-.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 30.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    3 Pieces Op.45 For Piano

    Performer: Mikhail Pletnev.
    • VIRGIN : 545 247-2-.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 31.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    4 Pieces Op.51 For Piano - no 4

    Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.
    • HYPERION : CDA-67988.
    • HYPERION.
    • 14.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    3 Pieces Op.52 For Piano

    Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.
    • Hyperion: CDA67988.
    • Hyperion.
    • 15.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    Symphony no.4 Poem of Ecstasy

    Conductor: Valery Gergiev. Orchestra: KIV Orchestra.
    • Philips: 4680352.
    • 1.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    Sonata No. 5 In F Sharp Major Op.53 For Piano

    Performer: Simon Trpceski.
    • EMI CLASSICS : 5 75202-2.
    • EMI CLASSICS.
    • 8.

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  • Thu 30 Apr 2015 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3
  • Thu 30 Apr 2015 18:30
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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