Alexander Scriabin ： 7 Preludes Es-Dur Op.17-2

No. 2 of Scriabin’s 7 Preludes, Op. 17 is a concise prelude in E-flat major, combining brightness with gentle lyricism. Above an accompaniment that supports the resonance of the harmonies, the upper voice sings naturally forward, while subtle changes of expression emerge within the work’s compact span. The piece should be shaped as a single continuous flow, allowing the melody to come fully to the fore while keeping the accompaniment light and controlled. The pedal should enrich the sonority without obscuring the harmonic changes. Along with the dynamic range, careful attention to phrase direction and the balance of the inner voices brings out its refined transparency.