Alexander Scriabin ： Scherzo Op.46

Scriabin’s Scherzo Op. 46 is a work shaped by the brightness of C major, unfolding with lively motion and brilliant sonorities. Its finely detailed movement conveys the wit and vitality characteristic of a scherzo. In the contrasting middle section, the expression changes, adding gentle shades to the musical flow. In performance, it is important not to pursue speed alone, but to keep each note light and clear while being aware of the placement of accents and the direction of the phrases. In the singing melody of the middle section, a rich tone is needed; allowing the sense of exhilaration to emerge naturally on the return to the main section brings the work’s appeal into focus.