Scriabine [Scriabin], Aleksandr. (1872–1915). Rare Original Program from Scriabin's Penultimate Concert.
A rare original program from the penultimate concert of the Russian pianist-composer, on February 16, 1915 in Petrograd. The concert took place in the Small Hall of the Petrograd Conservatory at 8:30 pm and included a program of 17 of Scriabin's own compositions, including his Sonata no. 10, op. 70, and various preludes, mazurkas, and other short pieces. 3 pp. Heavy folding creases, edge wear and one slight edge tear; overall in very good condition. 5.5 x 8.75 inches (14.3 x 22.3 cm).
Scriabin gave several concerts in early 1915, shortly after the outbreak of World War I. The February 16 recital in Petrograd was to be the second of two there, but these two were so successful that a third concert was scheduled for April 15. It was after this last recital that Scriabin became unwell; a sore on his lip which had troubled him since the previous year had become infected, and he died of septicemia on April 27, at the age of only 43. Immediately after Scriabin's sudden death, Rachmaninoff toured Russia in a series of all-Scriabin recitals. It was the first time he had played music other than his own in public and his efforts helped secure Scriabin's reputation as a great composer.
Scriabine [Scriabin], Aleksandr. (1872–1915). Rare Original Program from Scriabin's Penultimate Concert.
A rare original program from the penultimate concert of the Russian pianist-composer, on February 16, 1915 in Petrograd. The concert took place in the Small Hall of the Petrograd Conservatory at 8:30 pm and included a program of 17 of Scriabin's own compositions, including his Sonata no. 10, op. 70, and various preludes, mazurkas, and other short pieces. 3 pp. Heavy folding creases, edge wear and one slight edge tear; overall in very good condition. 5.5 x 8.75 inches (14.3 x 22.3 cm).
Scriabin gave several concerts in early 1915, shortly after the outbreak of World War I. The February 16 recital in Petrograd was to be the second of two there, but these two were so successful that a third concert was scheduled for April 15. It was after this last recital that Scriabin became unwell; a sore on his lip which had troubled him since the previous year had become infected, and he died of septicemia on April 27, at the age of only 43. Immediately after Scriabin's sudden death, Rachmaninoff toured Russia in a series of all-Scriabin recitals. It was the first time he had played music other than his own in public and his efforts helped secure Scriabin's reputation as a great composer.