Sokolov plays Scriabin – Black Mass Sonata: Piano Sonata No. 9, Op. 68 (1912-13)

Piano Sonata No. 9 “Black Mass”, Op. 68 (1912-13)

A late piano sonata in one movement by Russian composer and pianist Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915). A highly chromatic, dissonant work, this sonata exploits the harsh sound of the tritone interval, which has traditionally been associated with the Devil, for mystical effect.

Pianist: Grigory Sokolov

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Alexander Scriabin – Piano Sonata No. 5 op. 53(6 Pianists)(1907)(with full score) Scriabin Piano Sonata No.9 Op.68 (Horowitz) Scriabin Piano Sonata No. 10, Op. 70 Horowitz Scriabin: Piano Sonata No.5 In F Sharp Major, Op.53