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portada The Alexander Scriabin Companion: History, Performance, and Lore
Type
Physical Book
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With
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Language
English
Pages
440
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
Weight
0.64 kg.
ISBN13
9781538198889
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The Alexander Scriabin Companion: History, Performance, and Lore

Lincoln Ballard (Author) · Matthew Bengtson (Author) · John Bell Young (With) · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers · Paperback

The Alexander Scriabin Companion: History, Performance, and Lore - Ballard, Lincoln ; Bengtson, Matthew ; Young, John Bell

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Synopsis "The Alexander Scriabin Companion: History, Performance, and Lore"

This unique collaboration between a musicologist and two pianists - all experts in Russian music - takes a fresh look at the supercharged music and polarizing reception of the Russian composer Alexander Scriabin. From his Chopin-inspired miniatures to his genre-bending symphonies and avant-garde late works, Scriabin left a unique mark on music history. Scriabin's death centennial in 2015 brought wider exposure and renewed attention to this pioneering composer. Music lovers who are curious about Scriabin have been torn between specialized academic studies and popular sources that glamorize his interests and activities, often at the expense of historical accuracy. This book bridges the divide between these two branches of literature, and brings a modern perspective to his music and legacy. Drawing on archival materials, primary sources in Russian, and recently published books and articles, Part One details the reception and performance history of Scriabin's solo piano and orchestral music. High quality recordings are recommended for each piece. Part Two explores four topics in Scriabin's reception: the myths generated by Scriabin's biographers, his claims to synaesthesia or "color-hearing," his revival in 1960s America as a proto-Flower Child, and the charges of anti-Russianness leveled against his music. Part Three investigates stylistic context and performance practice in the piano music, and considers the domains of sound, rhythm, and harmony. It offers interpretive strategies for deciphering Scriabin's challenging scores at the keyboard. Students, scholars, and music enthusiasts will benefit from the historical insights offered in this interdisciplinary book. Armed with this knowledge, readers will be able to better appreciate the stylistic innovations and colorful imagination of this extraordinary composer.

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