Scriabin, Alexander Nicolas
Scriabin, Alexander Nicolas (1872–1915) Russian composer and pianist. He wrote highly original piano music in which he used chords built in fourths instead of the conventional major and minor triads. His most significant works include ten piano sonatas, The Poem of Ecstasy (1908), three symphonies, and numerous short piano pieces.
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