🇷🇺Alexander Scriabin ： Scherzo As-Dur WoO5

This approachable Scherzo places light movement and a lively mood at the forefront. While finely exchanged figures and buoyant rhythms propel the music forward, passages that relax the flow and take on a songful quality create an appealing contrast between motion and repose. By listening for the changes of character between the contrasting sections and giving each phrase a clear sense of direction, the work’s cohesive structure comes into view. In performance, it is important to maintain a light touch and precise rhythm while keeping the melody from being buried in the accompaniment. Use the pedal sparingly to avoid blurring the sound, and draw out the poetry within the buoyancy through delicate dynamics and natural breathing.