Composer: Alexander Scriabin
Performer: Elina Akselrud
Number of Discs: 2
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Prospero Classical
Catalogue: PROSP12298
Release: 2025
Size: 1.84 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
CD 01
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 6
01. I. Allegro con fuoco
02. II. Adagio
03. III. Presto
04. IV. Funèbre
Piano Sonata No. 2 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 19 “Sonata-Fantasy”
05. I. Andante
06. II. Presto
Piano Sonata No. 3 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 23
07. I. Drammatico
08. II. Allegretto
09. III. Andante
10. IV. Presto con fuoco
Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 30
11. I. Andante
12. II. Prestissimo volando
CD 02
01. Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53
02. Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 62
03. Piano Sonata No. 7, Op. 64 “White Mass”
04. Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 66
05. Piano Sonata No. 9, Op. 68 “Black Mass”
06. Piano Sonata No. 10, Op. 70
The complete recording offers a unique opportunity to follow the development of the visionary composer Alexander Scriabin, from the early romantic influences to the mystical and avant-garde sounds of his late works. It provides a deep insight into the innovative harmonies and expressive possibilities of the piano that Scriabin masterfully explored. These recordings also offer a special challenge for the performers, as Scriabin’s music combines technical virtuosity with intense emotional and philosophical depth.
Ukrainian-American pianist, fine art photographer, and artist researcher Elina Akselrud is the artistic director of her multidisciplinary team Intertwining Arts, as well as the lead artist of all its crossover projects.
The main focus of her work has been expanding the concept of a piano solo recital by collaborating with artists from other genres and simultaneously blending music with theater, photography/video projection, live painting projection, dance, lighting art, and 3D projection on stage.
