Great Composers: Alexander Scriabin

An examination of the unique life and music of the mystical Russian Alexander Scriabin, who wanted to end the world through music.
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Classical Nerd is a weekly video series covering music history, theoretical concepts, and techniques, hosted by composer, pianist, and music history aficionado Thomas Little.
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Music:
Alexander Scriabin: Étude in C# minor, Op. 2 No. 1, performed by Thomas Little.
Thomas Little: Dance! #2 in E minor, Op. 1 No. 2, performed by Rachel Fellows, Michael King, and Bruce Tippette.
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Questions and comments can be directed to:
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[@SCRIABINIST]

Please redo this! I would love to see a longer video on this genius

[@karhqo]

same

[@TransTarkov]

same

[@Flatscores]

Surprisingly he is also very much in tune with French impressionism, though undoubtedly has his own flavor and more intensity. The symphonic works in particular I'd call Russian impressionism.

[@muzjazz3722]

And symbolism also! He's my favourite composer!

[@SirPiper6]

I would love to see more on Scriabin

[@garretkaplan]

We need a updated analysis on this amazing composer! Maybe a video on Ben Johnston or pederescki would be cool too!

[@ClassicalNerd]

Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html

[@0ContentDeleted0]

A very underrated composer. While I’m not to fond of his orchestral works, I do love his music for piano.

[@geoffroymb]

I read somewhere that Scriabin was not a « real » synesthete and his color association was arbitrary, out of a system he designed rather than a real association of senses

[@ClassicalNerd]

There is some evidence in both directions and it's something I will _definitely_ get into when I remake this video to be far more in-depth in the (hopefully near) future.

[@Ivan_1791]

@@ClassicalNerd May music bless you mate.

[@HaliPuppeh]

I love your videos! But I would love to see a longer version of this that goes more into his music. Also, a longer version of the one about Bartok. I feel like they got short changed

[@ClassicalNerd]

I have done three remakes of old videos in this history of the channel, and have planned on doing a handful more from these early days-Scriabin and Ives being high up on the list. The time it takes to make a video, however, is extremely prohibitive, especially considering how many requests for _new_ videos I have (over 350 as of this writing).

[@theopenmouth9695]

@@ClassicalNerd we all appreciate the work you if you do

[@wolfgangresch1650]

OUTSTANDING debates in the comments. You guys are awesome 👍🙏♥️

[@samuelrappaport6162]

You should redo this

[@segmentsAndCurves]

RE DO!

[@benthepen3336]

Can I ask why you say this?

[@Cryseris]

@@benthepen3336 it's low quality

[@benthepen3336]

@@Cryseris Low quality in its research or its in literal video quality?

[@Cryseris]

@@benthepen3336 both, scriabin deserver a lot more than a 4 minuet video

[@liamdunn7278]

If you redo this in greater detail I will love you forever

[@loltheworld]

Who are those mystical composers you mentioned who followed in his influence?

[@dgcmusi]

I’m loving your words and dialogue but I’m transfixed on the the Etude in the background...it causing me to miss what you’re saying...I wouldn’t have music in the background or turn it way down..

[@cecilefox9136]

I love this étude!❤

[@mr.hashundredsofprivatepla3711]

Scriabin looks like a mini Claude Debussy

[@Narragorth]

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