Birthdate: December 25, 1871
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: April 14, 1915
Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin was a Russian composer and virtuoso pianist recognized for his innovative and controversial contributions to music in the early 20th century. Influenced by Chopin initially, he later developed a dissonant musical language that went beyond traditional tonality. Scriabin found inspiration in metaphysics, synesthesia, and theosophy, linking colors with harmonic tones. Regarded as a prominent Russian Symbolist composer, his work left a lasting impact on composers such as Stravinsky and Prokofiev. Though his recognition waned posthumously, Scriabin’s musical aesthetics have been reexamined, particularly with his piano sonatas receiving acclaim.
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