Alexander Scriabin ： 2 Pieces pour le main gauche “Prelude” cis-moll Op.9-1

Written entirely for the left hand, this prelude draws rich harmony and a singing melodic line from a limited range of motion and texture. The melody emerges above a foundation of broken chords, while thicker sonorities and a widening register gradually increase the musical tension. The piece can be understood as moving from a quiet, intimate opening through a sustained buildup and return to calm. In performance, the melody should remain clear while the accompaniment is kept supple and understated, with careful attention to the balance between voices and the direction of each phrase. The pedal should support the resonance without blurring harmonic changes or the finer details of the texture.