Scriabin: Sonata no 5

[pianoman53]

Dear all,

I'm a full time piano teacher, and don't want to lose my playing. Since I can't (or want to) go through the stress of teaching 7 days per week, plus organizing concerts, I decided to record instead. So every week, I'm recording a piece. Usually it's something I've learned in a week, but this time I wanted a bit more.

The 5th sonata by Scriabin was something I tried to play couple of years ago, without too much success.

I restarted it some time ago, and now think I can sort of manage it.

I lost focus around 7.30-8, but am otherwise rather pleased with the results. 

I hope you enjoy my recording of this ridiculously difficult piece.

[visitor]

Excellent work up of this tough as nails piece

[quantum]

Well done!  You have captured a very good sense of flow of the piece, and your ideas were clear.  It is easier said than done considering the challenges Scriabin presents to the pianist in this music.

I learned this piece a while back and can relate to its challenges, and very much appreciate the effort you have put in here.

Have you played any of the other sonatas?

[pianoman53]

Thank you both for the kind words 

It's one of those pieces that are difficult all the time, so I appreciate the positive comments.

I did also play the 9th and a couple of preludes, but not really much. It takes so long to learn that I just don't have the time right now, unfortunately..