Scriabin’s Piano Works: Selected Masterpieces by a Pioneer of Modern Music
Alexander Scriabin, born in Russia in 1872 and active as a pianist and composer, was a pioneer of 20th‑century modern music.
Fond of improvising at the piano from an early age and displaying exceptional musical talent, he left behind a wealth of piano works, including sonatas, etudes, and preludes.
In this article, we highlight a selection of Scriabin’s exquisite piano pieces.
Though small in stature with small hands—and having experienced setbacks as a pianist—he poured that frustration into composing, creating numerous works of striking beauty and passion.
Enjoy them.
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| 1 | 12 Etudes, Op. 8, No. 12 “Pathétique”Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | A highly difficult étude composed by Scriabin |
| 2 | Piano Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp minor, Op. 19 “Fantasy Sonata”Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin's Fantasie Sonata is a masterpiece. |
| 3 | Eight Etudes, Op. 42 No. 5Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Etude Op. 42 No. 5 by Scriabin |
| 4 | Fantasia in B minor, Op. 28Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin’s Passionate Fantasy |
| 5 | Piano Concerto in F-sharp minor, Op. 20Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin’s youthful masterpiece, the Piano Concerto |
| 6 | 24 Preludes, Op. 11 No. 1Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | The Allure and Techniques of Scriabin’s Preludes |
| 7 | Piece for Two Left Hands, Op. 9 No. 2 “Nocturne”Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin’s innovative music and works for the left hand |
| 8 | Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin's innovative piano sonatas |
| 9 | Three Pieces, Op. 2: No. 1 “Etude”Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin’s 15-year-old masterpiece, a mysterious worldview |
| 10 | Two Pieces for Left Hand, Op. 9 No. 1 “Prelude”Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin’s ingenious masterpiece for the left hand |
| 11 | Concert Allegro, Op. 18Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin’s romantic and innovative piano piece |
| 12 | Allegro appassionato in E-flat minor, Op. 4Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin’s passionate early works |
| 13 | Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 38Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin’s mystical and passionate piano piece |
| 14 | Fantasy in A minor for Two PianosAlexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin’s works for two pianos |
| 15 | Tragic Poem, Op. 34Alexander Scriabin |  play_arrow | Scriabin’s innovative and highly challenging piano pieces |