Alexander Scriabin: Fantasy in B minor, Op. 28

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Fantaisie/Fantasy/Fantasie in B Minor, Op. 28, written in 1900, by Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915). This is a sonata for solo piano where the instrument is used like an orchestra in a symphony. There are two theme, a recapitulation then a coda. It is said that Scriabin forgot to have composed this piece, which is among his most difficult, and that it was Leonid Sabaneev, a musicologist specializing in his work, who reminded him of this : when he started to play one of its themes on the piano in Scriabin's Moscow flat (now a museum), Scriabin called out from the next room "Who wrote that? It sounds familiar". "Your Fantaisie", was the reply. Scriabin said, "What Fantaisie?"
The form of the piece is very close to a pure sonata form.
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Timestamps :
EXPOSITION
0:00 : A Theme (B minor, but emphasis on F#, avoidance of the tonic B, tension-like, anticipation of what is coming) moderato
2:02 : B Theme (D major) Più Vivo (Gorgeous Romantic soft Theme)
3:11 : 1st Closing theme (D major) Più Vivo (Heavy March)

DEVELOPPEMENT
3:53 : Development (Mix of elements of the 3 Theme : Quintuplet of the A theme, Melodic element of the B theme and closing theme Marching dotted rhythm)

RECAPITULATION
4:51 : A' theme (shorter, carrying more energy quickly, more busy texture with mysterious/magical arpeggios that turn into a storm)
5:35 : B' theme (B Major, Strong, Full instead of soft)
6:48 : 2nd Closing Theme (B Major) Più vivo

CODA / 2ND DEVELOPMENT
7:30 : A Theme (A minor - B minor - C Major)
8:10 : B Theme (Harmonic March/Circle of Fifth)
8:59 : Conclusion (B Major)
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Piano vst : VSL Synchron Piano Steinway D
Reverb : Cinematic Room Professional

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