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Donald Macleod focuses on Scriabin's return to Russia and the great music he wrote in the years before his sudden death.

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 this week's final programme, Donald explores Scriabin's return to Russia and the incredible music he wrote in the years before his sudden death.

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Fri 1 May 2015 18:30
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Alexander Scriabin

    Feuillet D'Album Op.58 For Piano

    Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.
    • Hyperion: CDA67988.
    • Hyperion.
    • 23.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    2 Pieces Op.59 For Piano

    Performer: Piers Lane.
    • HYPERION : CDA-67058.
    • HYPERION.
    • 41.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    3 Studies Op.65 For Piano

    Performer: Piers Lane.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    Prometheus (The Poem Of Fire) Op.60 For Piano, Chorus, Organ And Orchestra

    Conductor: Riccardo Muti. Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra.
    • EMI: CDS754251 2.
    • EMI.
    • 4.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    Sonata No. 10 In C Major Op.70 For Piano

    Performer: Vladimir Ashkenazy.
    • DECCA : 452-961-2.
    • DECCA.
    • 6.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    Vers La Flamme - Poeme Op.72 For Piano

    Performer: Xiayin Wang.
    • Naxos: 8.570412.
    • Naxos.
    • 15.

  • Alexander Scriabin

    2 Dances Op.73 For Piano

    Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.
    • Hyperion: CDA67988.
    • Hyperion.
    • 33.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 1 May 2015 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3
  • Fri 1 May 2015 18:30
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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