🇷🇺Alexander Scriabin ： 12 Etudes b-moll Op.8-7

This étude moves forward with sustained tension as sharp gestures intersect with weighty chords. The contrast between flowing, finely articulated figures and powerful chords drives the music onward, while changes in the density and character of the sound create a sense of shape and contrast throughout. In performance, the faster passages should not be rushed; it is important to maintain a clear sense of the beat and the direction of each voice. The chords should resonate deeply through the weight of the arm, while the melodic line must remain distinct. Carefully graded dynamics and an awareness of tension and release on a larger scale will bring out the work’s dramatic character.