Eight Études Op. 42 (Scriabin)
Movements
Etude D flat major op. 42 no. 1, Etude f sharp minor op. 42 no. 2, Etude F sharp major op. 42 no. 3, Etude F sharp major op. 42 no. 4, Etude c sharp minor op. 42 no. 5, Etude D flat major op. 42 no. 6, Etude f minor op. 42 no. 7, Etude E flat major op. 42 no. 8
Notes
Étude No.5, in C sharp minor, is the most famous of the Op.42 eight. Here Scriabin’s canvas is galactic and his strokes are colossal. The cosmic ship is buffeted by giant breakers, waves that boom and bellow with primal authority. The ship’s journey is rebellious and daring, its destiny and destination uncertain. This rousing, climactic étude is for us a vicarious ride in Scriabin’s Promethean theme park.
