Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin

About

Scriabin is a greatly esteemed Russian composer and pianist, born in 1872, whose career came to bloom in the height of the Russian symbolist movement. His work contains themes of mysticism, set in a highly lyrical style with a singular use of tonality. Scriabin professed to be a great admirer of Chopin's, which is reflected in his music. His legacy during his lifetime was great, and his influence among modern composers can be clearly seen today - unless you're a musical layman.