Alexander Scriabin - Scriabin: The Complete Sonatas (LP)

Immerse yourself in the profound and introspective world of Alexander Scriabin with "Scriabin: The Complete Sonatas." Released on April 1, 2011, this comprehensive collection brings together all ten of Scriabin's piano sonatas, showcasing the composer's evolution and mastery of the form. Spanning a duration of 2 hours and 12 minutes, this album is a testament to Scriabin's unique voice in the classical piano repertoire.

From the dramatic and fiery opening of Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 6, to the serene and contemplative Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, Op. 70, Scriabin's sonatas take the listener on a journey through a wide range of emotions and musical landscapes. Each sonata is a distinct world, yet they all bear the unmistakable mark of Scriabin's innovative spirit and harmonic language.

The album features some of Scriabin's most celebrated works, such as the enigmatic Piano Sonata No. 2 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 19, "Sonata-Fantasy," and the monumental Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53. Also included are the evocatively titled "White Mass" (Piano Sonata No. 7, Op. 64) and "Black Mass" (Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, Op. 68), which highlight Scriabin's fascination with mysticism and the occult.

Recorded by Music and Arts Programs of America, this album is a must-listen for both fans of Scriabin's music and those seeking to explore the depths of classical piano repertoire. The complete sonatas offer a profound insight into the mind of one of the most original and influential composers of the late Romantic and early modernist periods.