Scriabin, Alexander : Waltz As-Dur Op.38
Work Overview
Publication Year:1904
First Publisher:Belaïev
Instrumentation:Piano Solo
Genre:waltz
Total Playing Time:5 min 50 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
Commentary (2)
Author : Yamamoto, Nao
Last Updated: July 10, 2023
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Author : Yamamoto, Nao
Waltz, Op. 38 was composed in 1903. This period saw the composition of 13 pieces within a single year, including Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 30, and Poème satanique, Op. 36. From this time onward, Scriabin, who was increasingly drawn to mysticism, began composing many works that "soar towards light (God) and achieve unification (reaching the pinnacle of the sublime)." He increasingly employed dynamics that build to a large crescendo towards the latter half, ascending passages, and "flight rhythms" (a term the author uses to describe rhythms, primarily eighth-note arpeggios moving from single notes to chords, that leap off the keyboard in octaves, a characteristic Scriabin himself referred to as "flight" in the texts of Piano Sonata No. 4 and The Poem of Ecstasy, according to the author's translation). This work begins with an opening theme incorporating polyrhythms and gradually develops in a pianistic manner. From the latter half to the recapitulation, the piece expands in scope with ascending and descending octaves, leading to a brilliant return of the opening theme.
Author : Yamamoto, Nao
Last Updated: July 10, 2023
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Author : Yamamoto, Nao
Performance Tips
This work is a waltz developed from a polyrhythm of right-hand quadruplets and left-hand quarter notes. The left-hand quarter notes are connected by slurs, so ensure that three notes form a single unit. For the middle voice "C-B-B♭" from bar 2, also apply dynamics with an awareness of the rhythm. From bar 25, the music gradually develops, and the second theme appears ornamented. From "brillante" at bar 76, articulate the octaves clearly. For the ornamental notes at bar 88, the lowest note becomes the melody, so using finger 1 for the attack will make it sound clear. From bar 106, the character changes entirely to a more relaxed section marked "Piacevole, carezzando—pleasantly, caressingly," so play the melodic parts expressively, as if singing. From bar 166, the music grows in volume towards the climax, and the octaves also increase. Practice by keeping your arms relaxed and confirming the position of the next notes as you move towards them. Bar 241 is a section that recalls the main melody, so play it pp until the end.
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