🇷🇺Alexander Scriabin ： 9 Mazurkas E-Dur Op.25-4

This miniature builds on the rhythm of the mazurka while highlighting Scriabin’s sensitive harmonic language and the expressive, songlike quality of its melody. A contrast between lighter, forward-moving passages and moments that allow the melody to unfold at leisure is one of its attractions, while the piece maintains a concise overall shape rich in subtle nuances. In performance, the characteristic flexibility of the mazurka beat should not be exaggerated; instead, the accents should remain clear while preserving a natural dance character. The melody should be shaped carefully so that it does not become buried in the inner voices or accompaniment, and the pedal should be used to organize the resonance and avoid harmonic blurring, bringing out the music’s elegance and faint shades of shadow.