The performing style of Alexander Scriabin

Submitted by Joseph Hafner on 12 March, 2017 - 21:19

Publication Type:

Book

Authors:

Leikin, Anatole,

Source:

Ashgate,, Farnham, p.xii, 294 p. : (2011)

ISBN:

9781409425045 (ebook)

Call Number:

ML410.S5988

Keywords:

19th century., 20th century., History, Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.), Performance practice (Music), Piano music, Russia (Federation)

Notes:

Formerly CIP.Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-289) and index.The music of Scriabin : then and now ; A 'daring genius' or 'dry' and 'unispired'? ; Scriabin's reproducing pianos : the Phonola and the Welte-Mignon -- Scriabin's performing style ; Sources of the style ; Exploring the style : tempo flexibility, desynchronization of the parts, articulation, pedaling, rhythm and pitch modifications, the intangibles -- Case studies I : the Welte rolls ; Etude op. 8 no. 12 ; Preludes op. 11 nos. 1, 2, 13 ; Prelude op. 22 no. 1 ; Poem op. 32 no. 1 ; Mazurka op. 40 no. 2 ; Désir (Desire), op. 57 no. 1 -- Case studies II : the Phonola rolls ; Feuillette d'album (Album leaf), op. 45 no. 1 ; Sonate-fantaisie, op. 19 ; Third sonata, op. 23 -- Some thoughts on Scriabin and romantic performing traditions ; From Beethoven to Granados ; Freedom as the recognition of necessity? ; Scriabin's notation and the age of literalism.